MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,515 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside outer sills dent
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seat back rest is torn
front number plate is damaged
front tyre wear is uneven
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre worn low both edges and offside front inner edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to limit 225/45 VR 17
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder of tread
Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly on both shoulders of tread
Rear no. plate starting to separate and dicolour slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVAN
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
ENGING WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVAN
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
OIL CAP LEFT OF ENGING FOUNDIN CONPARTMENT AND PUT BACK ON
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PETROL LIGHT STAYS ON
offside rear brake slightly binding, when turning by hand.
slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing ,when spinning wheel by hand.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 DYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YY53 DYW, 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 YY53 DYW registered?
YY53 DYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is YY53 DYW safe to buy?
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