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YH53 TTF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 135,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 135,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has slight corrosion on subframe attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has slight corrosion on sub frame attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 132,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has slight corrosion on subframe attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has slight corrosion on sub frame attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 131,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested Major hole in rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Will also require center box post kat (6.1.2 (a))

HEAVY CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION, HUB, BRAKE AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS.

N/s/f brake flexi starting to crack and ferrrel corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear pads approx half way

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front sleeve and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 129,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front sleeve and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 125,550 miles

N/S/F brake flexi hose perishing

N/S/F road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead edge

O/S/F shock absorber moist

Suspect underlining fault with n/s airbag wiring, took x2 attempts to clear n/s crash sensor fault.

all coil springs heavily corroded

both front indicators starting to show white ligth

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating resulting in slight play

rear exhaust box corroded/has minor leak of gases from joint

service light shown on dash

under seal lifting on both outer sills behind outer sill covers showing corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 125,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 zr 18 92y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F brake flexi hose perishing

N/S/F road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead edge

N/S/R shock absorber has a fair amount of staining to shock suspect failing shock advise replacement

O/S/F shock absorber moist

all coil springs heavily corroded

both front indicators starting to show white ligth

both front tyres perishing (N/S/F has a fairly large nick in the outer side wall but not currently deep enough to meet requirements)

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating resulting in slight play

rear exhaust box corroded/has minor leak of gases from joint

service light shown on dash

under seal lifting on both outer sills behind outer sill covers showing corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,839 miles

N/S/F brake flexi perishing

N/S/F tyre has a nick in the outer side wall

N/S/R tyre slightly of shape and wearing on the inner part of the tread(225 40 18)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (inner bead) (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link upper dust boot starting too split but preventing the ingress of ...

O/S/F shock has a light misting of oil

all coil springs corroded

both front indictors starting too show white

both rear shocks have a light misting of oil

brake pad warning light shown on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2016 118,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 113,583 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 101,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,209 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

front brake discs worn

lowering springs fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,413 miles

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

offside rear brake is slightly binding

rear disc's are worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,404 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

offside rear brake is slightly binding

rear disc's are worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,401 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,436 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,300 miles

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 TTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YH53 TTF, 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 TTF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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