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AV53 YYJ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,898 mi
Last recorded57,898 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 57,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 57,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2022 53,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,134 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 36,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,980 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,992 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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AV53 YYJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV53 YYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 YYJ registered?

AV53 YYJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AV53 YYJ safe to buy?

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