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YX53 SEY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,448 mi
Last recorded174,448 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 174,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 164,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 154,877 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,490 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 146,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 134,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock protective cover fallen down

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,277 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 103,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both front wishbone rear inner bushs starting to split

n/s/r light cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,819 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates getting deteriated

nsr tyre tread perished and cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,819 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant very low

front and rear no plates getting deteriated

nsr tyre tread perished and cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,909 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

front brake pads getting low

n/side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,473 miles

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,414 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,996 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 36,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,553 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 SEY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

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

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