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YH53 AOJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 AOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 116,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 116,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,761 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources osr number plate ilumination low (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear osr indicator faded less than 50% os side repeater

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,741 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,567 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 81,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,844 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,910 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,396 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,455 miles

off side rear wheel does not spin as freely as near side nothing detected on brake tester

Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear wheel does not spin as freely as near side nothing detected on brake tester

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,384 miles

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

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

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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YH53 AOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YH53 AOJ, 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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YH53 AOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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