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YF53 AOL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,759 mi
Last recorded169,759 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 AOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 169,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body and sill corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 169,387 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch heavily corroded

all flexi hose ferrules corroded

park brake efficiency @ 19% minimum requirement only just met

undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2018 169,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst & connected sleeve @ rear clamps insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch heavily corroded

all flexi hose ferrules corroded

park brake efficiency @ 19% minimum requirement only just met

undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 162,193 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine light indicates a fault

Slight blow to exhaust system

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,782 miles

Engine light indicates a fault

Blow to exhaust system

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light indicates a fault

Exhaust blowing

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 130,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light indicates a fault

Exhaust system blowing

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 117,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 117,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 93,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,914 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2008 54,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,525 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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YF53 AOL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF53 AOL, 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 YF53 AOL registered?

YF53 AOL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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