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YB53 CWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,130 mi
Last recorded131,130 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 131,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 130,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emissions not done due to rear exhaust not connected to centre exhaust (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 115,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Fail 23 Dec 2014 115,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Pass 30 Dec 2013 102,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 102,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 86,711 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,201 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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YB53 CWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB53 CWX, 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 YB53 CWX registered?

YB53 CWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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