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SB53 YFC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 YFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 135,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 126,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 120,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear disc shield fouling disc,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear heat shield inscure,

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,830 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,830 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,277 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,031 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,189 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,822 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,464 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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SB53 YFC 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 73.7%.

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 SB53 YFC, 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 SB53 YFC registered?

SB53 YFC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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