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VN53 YCR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YCR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 99,265 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 99,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (3.5.1i)

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

all wheels protruding beyond the wheel arches

front bumper deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cod

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,075 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,467 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,467 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,077 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 94,488 miles

Coolant leak

coolant level low

engine light on

Fail 19 Dec 2009 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

coolant level low

engine light on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,749 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 84,748 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,899 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,963 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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 YCR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN53 YCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 YCR registered?

VN53 YCR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 YCR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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