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DE53 YPZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,784 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,696 miles

offside rear tyre is perrished between the tread

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,696 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre is perrished between the tread

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,011 miles

front and rear brake discs are geting poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs are geting poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on dash.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,358 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 19 Jun 2007 48,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,622 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 YPZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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