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YY53 NLX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,069 mi
Last recorded237,069 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 237,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 223,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 203,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 186,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 166,195 miles

Brake wear lamp on

Engine management lamp on

both front tyres slight cuts in side walls

both rear tyres slight uneven tread

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 150,086 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 150,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 136,240 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Air Bag Light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 136,236 miles

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

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air Bag Light on

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Oct 2011 123,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 110,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,056 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 94,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,513 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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YY53 NLX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY53 NLX, 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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YY53 NLX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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