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YA53 NLX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,180 mi
Last recorded150,180 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,180 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 141,728 miles

Nearside Outer c.v boot deteriorated

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 141,661 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer c.v boot deteriorated

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 135,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,341 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 120,250 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 6 May 2014 111,530 miles

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

both side front rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both side outer c.v boots deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 101,802 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 101,576 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 82,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,146 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,452 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic trims,surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2006 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,861 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 NLX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

YA53 NLX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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