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SP53 YCE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,805 mi
Last recorded129,805 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 112,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,698 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 103,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,242 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,855 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,264 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 27 Sep 2007 33,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,625 miles

all four tyres deteriorated due to cracks in tread.

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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SP53 YCE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SP53 YCE, 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 SP53 YCE registered?

SP53 YCE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SP53 YCE safe to buy?

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