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YM53 NFH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,754 mi
Last recorded180,754 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 180,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 180,090 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 180,090 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 179,180 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,090 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 177,099 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 177,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 176,123 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 176,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 174,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 169,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 164,121 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 164,121 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 156,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 150,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 145,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 137,548 miles

n/s washer jet not working

very slight play in n/s steering or suspension ball joint, unable to see where

Fail 4 May 2011 137,548 miles

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

n/s washer jet not working

very slight play in n/s steering or suspension ball joint, unable to see where

Pass 24 Sep 2010 132,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 121,827 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside rear brake shows slight bind after handbrake applied

Nearside wiper poor at clearing windscreen

Offside front outer sill has jacking damaged

Rear number plate borderline delaminating

Fail 9 Oct 2009 121,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light illuminated

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside rear brake shows slight bind after handbrake applied

Nearside wiper poor at clearing windscreen

Offside front outer sill has jacking damaged

Rear number plate borderline delaminating

Pass 8 Sep 2008 111,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 99,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 88,237 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NFH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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