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WV53 YVW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,726 mi
Last recorded21,726 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,726 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brakes not fully releasing.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,344 miles

Both rear discs corroded and in poor condition.

N/s/f brake disc corroded and in poor condition.

N/s/f tyre low on tread

O/s/f tyre low on treat and perished/cut in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,964 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,722 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 11,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,645 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 9,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV53 YVW, 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 WV53 YVW registered?

WV53 YVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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