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AO53 YMC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 128,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 118,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,410 miles

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

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

under bonnet not checked

Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under bonnet not checked

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,636 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 79,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,888 miles

PUNCTURE-N/S C/V BOOT.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PUNCTURE-N/S C/V BOOT.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,063 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,693 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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AO53 YMC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 AO53 YMC, 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 AO53 YMC registered?

AO53 YMC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AO53 YMC safe to buy?

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