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HY53 YBM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,699 mi
Last recorded83,699 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,892 miles

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 15 Oct 2015 78,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,027 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread areas

Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,022 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front and nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread areas

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,970 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,576 miles

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 29 Sep 2006 24,431 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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HY53 YBM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY53 YBM, 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 HY53 YBM registered?

HY53 YBM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is HY53 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 YBM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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