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YR53 NNP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 143,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 141,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 141,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 141,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,636 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 140,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 139,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2015 130,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 121,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

recommend having tracking checked due to accident damage at n/s front

slight grease oozing from n/s f outer cv boot

Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,927 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

recommend having tracking checked due to accident damage at n/s front

slight grease oozing from n/s f outer cv boot

Pass 16 May 2012 108,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 108,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both n/s tyres have slight damage to tyre walls

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r brake disc rusted

top sleeve of o/s/r s/absorber adrift

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,883 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 98,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,207 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,375 miles

Front registration plate is marked, not affecting legibility

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,835 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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YR53 NNP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR53 NNP, 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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What year was YR53 NNP registered?

YR53 NNP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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