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YA53 NLF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,433 mi
Last recorded88,433 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,433 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 88,433 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 47,965 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,004 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 NLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NLF, 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 YA53 NLF registered?

YA53 NLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is YA53 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 NLF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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