MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
advise, both rear bumpstops split
advise, centre exhaust sleeve corroded
advise, eml on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
advise, both rear bumpstops split
advise, centre exhaust sleeve corroded
advise, eml on
advise, rear heat shield loose
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise, both rear bumpstops split
advise, eml on
advise, rear heat shield loose
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
advise, eml on
advise, rear heat shield loose
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise, both rear bumpstops split
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 YCL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AF53 YCL, 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 AF53 YCL registered?
AF53 YCL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is AF53 YCL safe to buy?
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