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YA53 NLJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 136,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,933 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 130,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 115,879 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 115,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 110,737 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,678 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outter side wall and showing signs of ageing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 87,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outter side wall and showing signs of ageing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre wearing away from outer edge /os front tyre wearing awayfrom inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and coroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake wear light stays on but front and rear pads new

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,783 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,582 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,438 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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YA53 NLJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA53 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA53 NLJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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