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YD53 RJV

2003 Audi A3

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,572 mi
Last recorded126,572 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 RJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 126,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear outer handbrake plastic casing damaged exposing metal inner cable

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame corroded

coolant bottle only held in by one screw

Pass 31 Aug 2015 121,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2015 121,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,604 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 115,808 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 110,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 100,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,870 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 88,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,527 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 77,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 58,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,666 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 RJV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD53 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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