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YM53 HKK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,910 mi
Last recorded98,910 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,910 miles

Nearside Front cv joint suspect

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

both front suspension console bushes showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside tyres both have sidewall damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering rough

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 79,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,186 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,716 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre pershed

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,637 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,440 miles

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

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,207 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,545 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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YM53 HKK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM53 HKK, 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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YM53 HKK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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