MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear shocker covers insecure
front brake discs worn
lowering springs fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear brake is slightly binding
rear disc's are worn
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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