MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak Possibly water pump ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not retract (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak Possibly water pump ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - significant leak, but not dripping during test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroded
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and rear suspension bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall, cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Coolant on minimum mark
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - significant leak, but not dripping during test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very low - very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroded
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and rear suspension bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension corrosion
under trays
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension corrosion
under trays
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
under trays
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
under trays
Oil leak ()
car as under trays
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
CENTER / REAR CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 FVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YE53 FVO, 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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YE53 FVO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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