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AV53 YYW

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,631 mi
Last recorded126,631 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,941 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust sections are corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear door trim is missing

rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,534 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear seat belt catch cover is missing

wiper blades are poor

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,316 miles

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

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 YYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

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

Is AV53 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 YYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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