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YB53 CYT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,103 mi
Last recorded80,103 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,740 miles

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

air bag light on in dash

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber plastic dust covers burst/adrift / offside front nearside front and underside splash guards damaged/parts missing/insecure

rear washer inoprotive

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Fail 17 Aug 2011 95,740 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)

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

air bag light on in dash

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber plastic dust covers burst/adrift / offside front nearside front and underside splash guards damaged/parts missing/insecure

rear washer inoprotive

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,940 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,564 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,831 miles

both front tyres have cuts in sidewall but not reaching ply

can't see inner front and rear brake pads to inspect

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,067 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 CYT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YB53 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

YB53 CYT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is YB53 CYT safe to buy?

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