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WV53 YUN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

252,854 mi
Last recorded252,854 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YUN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 252,854 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers masking components

front number plate damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 241,045 miles

black smoke from exhaust

front number plate deteriorated

offside front seat belt frayed

Fail 13 Nov 2018 241,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

black smoke from exhaust

front number plate deteriorated

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 30 Nov 2017 217,301 miles

rear tyres wearing low & unevenly on inner edges

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamps fading

interior mirror discoloured

Fail 30 Nov 2017 217,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamps fading

interior mirror discoloured

rear tyres wearing low & unevenly on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 191,862 miles

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 11 Nov 2016 191,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,050 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 30 Oct 2015 166,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 10 Nov 2014 144,709 miles

damage on front number plate

damage on nearside rear light

exhaust corroded and slight leak

headlight lenses discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,408 miles

interior mirror discoloured

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 123,965 miles

corrosion on coil springs

damage on nearside rear bumper and light

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,527 miles

advise of front brake disc wear

Fail 29 Nov 2011 121,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise of front brake disc wear

Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,269 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

nearside rear wheel and tyre distorted

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 10 Nov 2010 108,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear coil springs

nearside rear wheel and tyre distorted

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,382 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,156 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 76,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,137 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has marks in side wall but not exposing cords

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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WV53 YUN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV53 YUN, 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 WV53 YUN registered?

WV53 YUN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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