MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension bump stops in a poor condition
Advise vehicle has engine covers fitted, obscuring visual inspection of components.
Advise vehicle has under trays fitted, obscuring visual inspection of components.
Nearside Rear Inner Cut on inner wall, Not through to cords.
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tire out of shape, all the way round, inner 1/3 of tire construction. (4.1.D.1b)
Advise vehicle has engine covers fitted, obscuring visual inspection of components.
Advise vehicle has under trays fitted, obscuring visual inspection of components.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Cut on inner wall, Not through to cords.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nail in o/s/r tyre (inner sidewall not repairable)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nail in o/s/r tyre (inner sidewall not repairable)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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YC53 JKH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 YC53 JKH, 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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YC53 JKH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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