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MK53 YTT

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,975 mi
Last recorded127,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,975 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,989 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,989 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,005 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 79,951 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,012 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,012 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,998 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK53 YTT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 MK53 YTT, 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 MK53 YTT registered?

MK53 YTT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is MK53 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 YTT 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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