MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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))
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))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)
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)
n/s washer jet not working
very slight play in n/s steering or suspension ball joint, unable to see where
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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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What year was YM53 NFH registered?
YM53 NFH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is YM53 NFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for YM53 NFH shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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