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YD53 LKL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,629 mi
Last recorded131,629 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 131,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 128,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 128,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,649 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 120,649 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 111,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight grab on the offside rear braking system

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight leak from both nearside and offside rear shock absorber units. Both bump-stops are also deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 6 Jan 2015 84,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

engine lamp is illuminated on dash

offside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front washers part blocked

coolant low

cuts & cracking to nearside front tyre

drivers side window inoperative

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,289 miles

Coolant level low

Cracking to offside front tyre inner wall

Deep cracking to nearside front and rear tyre inner walls

Gearbox damp

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,525 miles

cuts & scuffing to both rear tyres

engine management light on - esp traction control light on - temp gague intermittant - cooling fan on constant

Fail 7 Jan 2012 64,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cuts & scuffing to both rear tyres

engine management light on - esp traction control light on - temp gague intermittant - cooling fan on constant

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,091 miles

cuts to offside front tyre inner wall - cuts to both rear tyre walls

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,195 miles

surface corrosion & slight wear to both front brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2010 55,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion & slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,536 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,110 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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YD53 LKL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD53 LKL, 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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YD53 LKL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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