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YD53 RKE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,852 mi
Last recorded150,852 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 150,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 147,843 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 147,843 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2013 137,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,908 miles

advise o/s/f wheel has slight inner edge distortion

advise o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber bump stops collapsed

Pass 6 Oct 2011 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated slightly

both rear suspension bump stop's deteriorated

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,593 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated slightly

both rear suspension bump stop's deteriorated

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 151,714 miles

rear brake pads getting low

s wear on front brake disc

wear on rear brake disc

nsr tyer side wall cut not showing cord as yet

air bag lamp on

dust cover on osr shocker

engine man lamp on

Fail 25 Sep 2010 151,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

air bag lamp on

dust cover on osr shocker

engine man lamp on

nsr tyer side wall cut not showing cord as yet

rear brake pads getting low

s wear on front brake disc

wear on rear brake disc

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,011 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front,n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,582 miles

both front drive shaft oil seals leaking

rear discs and pads worn

rear wash inop

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 RKE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RKE, 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 YD53 RKE registered?

YD53 RKE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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