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BL53 YHA

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,672 mi
Last recorded100,672 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 86,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,768 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cuts but not to cords

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cuts and low tread on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,727 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,209 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 60,208 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Plastic Trim missing off drivers door handle

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 32,422 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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BL53 YHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL53 YHA, 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 BL53 YHA registered?

BL53 YHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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