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YA53 HVV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 HVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,547 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,990 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,340 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 10,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 2,215 miles

front discs slightly scored and rusty

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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YA53 HVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA53 HVV, 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 YA53 HVV registered?

YA53 HVV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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