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EY53 YXG

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,864 mi
Last recorded77,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 YXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,864 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,864 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 72,467 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 72,462 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,840 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 64,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,539 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 61,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,362 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,882 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 35,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,651 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,317 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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EY53 YXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY53 YXG, 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 EY53 YXG registered?

EY53 YXG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EY53 YXG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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