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YB53 CYY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,210 mi
Last recorded153,210 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,210 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 128,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 128,570 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,494 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn inner edges and feathering, advise replace.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,164 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 108,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,567 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,470 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Jul 2014 94,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

eml light on

osf outer wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,081 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY [ADVISE REPLACEING]

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,647 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,901 miles

both front tyres low

both rear tyres deformed

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,092 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,977 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,725 miles

standing corrosion on brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,438 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,433 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)

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 CYY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CYY, 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 CYY registered?

YB53 CYY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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