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DE53 YPY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,017 mi
Last recorded137,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,017 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 137,017 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,880 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlight slight insecure

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,103 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cut on side wall

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,837 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 70,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,726 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,227 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,220 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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DE53 YPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE53 YPY, 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 DE53 YPY registered?

DE53 YPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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