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YA53 KUU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 KUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,870 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,515 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Fail 9 Dec 2016 112,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust blowing from broken clamp centre pipe

front and rear brake discs rusty

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 24 Dec 2015 108,670 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,597 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 101,597 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,071 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 90,288 miles

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

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

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

offside rear number plate light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,851 miles

nsr shock dust cover loose

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,961 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,961 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 49,408 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,126 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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YA53 KUU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YA53 KUU, 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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YA53 KUU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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