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SP53 YUF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,421 mi
Last recorded129,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,421 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 113,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 105,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 94,491 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 89,011 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 63,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,876 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 55,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,806 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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SP53 YUF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SP53 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

SP53 YUF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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