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YS53 FTF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,059 mi
Last recorded166,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 166,059 miles

Both Sills Damaged and Starting to Corrode

Brake hose slightly damaged Cable Tied to Front Strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rearward Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre Both Rear Tyres Have Nails in Tread ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing Arm Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S Main Beam Out of Alignment

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Clip Slightly Loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 165,987 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected both (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tca rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front flexy hose cable tied to strut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside main beam bulb loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded and damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 160,746 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 160,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 155,392 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

imbalance on front brakes at maximum limits

side glass tinted very dark

Pass 21 Mar 2016 146,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 146,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,180 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 137,177 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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 31 Oct 2013 120,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,671 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on tread.

front and rear number plates are embossed pressed alluminium style.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,352 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,390 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 80,390 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

nearside front abs / brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,796 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,803 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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YS53 FTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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