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YX53 SBY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,072 mi
Last recorded137,072 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 137,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 131,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,998 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 131,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear tyre worn on edges

front brake pads and brake discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,686 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R bump stop worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R bump stop worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,796 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 78,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,802 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 56,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,153 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 SBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SBY, 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 YX53 SBY registered?

YX53 SBY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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