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VN53 YCH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,566 mi
Last recorded104,566 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,566 miles

os mirror dammaged

suspension arm bushes becoming worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hand brake becoming rough

os mirror dammaged

suspension arm bushes becoming worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,602 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 73,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,108 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,238 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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VN53 YCH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN53 YCH, 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 VN53 YCH registered?

VN53 YCH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 YCH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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