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YX53 MXY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 151,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 146,507 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 144,500 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 144,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shockabsorber protective boots have dropped down

Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear service and park brake efforts only just acceptable.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 107,586 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear service and park brake efforts only just acceptable.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 107,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 99,304 miles

eml light on air bag light on

Fail 28 May 2012 99,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

eml light on air bag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,783 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,665 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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YX53 MXY 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 YX53 MXY, 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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YX53 MXY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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