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YH53 VOK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VOK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 127,665 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 124,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 120,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,390 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,912 miles

front brake pipes perished

front discs slightly worn

offside rear shock absorber deteriorating

rear pads appear low

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,990 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,936 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking across tread

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,123 miles

uneven wear on rear nearside tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,721 miles

rear nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2007 40,721 miles

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

rear nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,627 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 VOK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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