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YO53 TZA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,021 mi
Last recorded177,021 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 177,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 168,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2018 168,000 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 163,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 163,197 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 156,740 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 156,740 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 149,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 140,495 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 135,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 129,730 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 113,001 miles

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

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

front/rear brake discs worn/pitted. o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 113,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front/rear brake discs worn/pitted. o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 107,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,178 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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YO53 TZA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YO53 TZA, 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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YO53 TZA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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