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YA53 YDY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,248 miles

N/S inner CV or gearbox leaking

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S inner CV or gearbox leaking

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,400 miles

O/S/R light damaged.

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,433 miles

engine under tray fitted / exhaust corroded / play in front wishbone rear bushes / curbdamage to alloy wheels / front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread / rear brake discs corroded and worn / rear shocks weak / n/s/r shocker guard insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2010 67,433 miles

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

engine under tray fitted / exhaust corroded / play in front wishbone rear bushes / curbdamage to alloy wheels / front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread / rear brake discs corroded and worn / rear shocks weak / n/s/r shocker guard insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 30,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,142 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 YDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

YA53 YDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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