MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
advise o/s/f wheel has slight inner edge distortion
advise o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber bump stops collapsed
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
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
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
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
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
both front drive shaft oil seals leaking
rear discs and pads worn
rear wash inop
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YD53 RKE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2003.
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