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DE53 YSH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,065 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 121,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 107,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,649 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,690 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 YSH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc 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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

DE53 YSH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is DE53 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 YSH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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