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YA53 NLT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 126,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 126,691 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 121,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 5 Aug 2017 119,292 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,941 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,941 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 90,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 May 2013 90,613 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on both edges

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

oil leak??

Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,530 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,530 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,257 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 71,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,140 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 NLT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLT, 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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What year was YA53 NLT registered?

YA53 NLT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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