MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (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 Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under covers fitted excluding view of some parts
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slit (8.2.2)
under covers fitted excluding view of some parts
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
amber brake warn lamp on dash, ON
coolant level close to MIN level.
engine oil close to MIN level
knock on take up of drive in reverse (engine suport mount ?)
n/s/f brake pad wires broken.
n/s/r tyre VERY close to limits, cracks in tread and nail in tread.
o/s/r shock-abs dust cover, loose
o/s/r tyre close to limits, flat spots on inner edge and small cracks in tread.
slight bind n/s/f brake.
slight judder n/s/f brake (disc poor?)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
amber brake warn lamp on dash, ON
coolant level close to MIN level.
engine oil close to MIN level
knock on take up of drive in reverse (engine suport mount ?)
n/s/f brake pad wires broken.
n/s/r tyre VERY close to limits, cracks in tread and nail in tread.
o/s/r shock-abs dust cover, loose
o/s/r tyre close to limits, flat spots on inner edge and small cracks in tread.
slight bind n/s/f brake.
slight judder n/s/f brake (disc poor?)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in rear tyre
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
brake pad warning wires broken n/s/f
front n/s wheel binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner and outer braking surfaces.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner braking surface.
Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner and outer braking surfaces.
Offside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner braking surface.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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YS53 FTC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YS53 FTC, 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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YS53 FTC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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