MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake wear warning lamp on at dash time of test
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack boot twisted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
Slight corrosion to all brake discs
Slight under body corrosion all under areas
Vehicle suspension lowered all round on coil over suspension
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack boot twisted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
Slight corrosion to all brake discs
Slight under body corrosion all under areas
Vehicle suspension lowered all round on coil over suspension
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/s/f tyre sidewalls scuffed
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
one exhaust mounting broken
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YG53 VWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YG53 VWL, 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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YG53 VWL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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