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YR53 NNU

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,080 mi
Last recorded134,080 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,769 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 109,769 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 121,274 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 121,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wrong size tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet handle broken but accessible

Coolant leak vehicle overheating

EML on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front centre bumper grill insecure

Nsf mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Osf mirror glass cracked

Traction control light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,771 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 114,759 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 107,883 miles

Both aero style wiper blades smeary. Recommend replacement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine misfiring. Recommend diagnosis.

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside number plate lamp deteriorated.

Oil leak

Turbo noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,882 miles

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

Both aero style wiper blades smeary. Recommend replacement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine misfiring. Recommend diagnosis.

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside number plate lamp deteriorated.

Oil leak

Turbo noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has slight misfire.

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnosis.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2012 100,317 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has slight misfire.

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnosis.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,362 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 86,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,965 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,176 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,472 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 NNU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

YR53 NNU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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