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YX53 NTM

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,141 mi
Last recorded150,141 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NTM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 150,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 150,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,611 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2018 143,611 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front anti roll bar links rubbers spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots spilt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fexi hose insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2017 135,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,686 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 117,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,672 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 112,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 101,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 71,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,422 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,447 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 NTM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX53 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 NTM registered?

YX53 NTM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is YX53 NTM safe to buy?

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