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YB53 EHT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,965 mi
Last recorded156,965 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 EHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 156,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 156,965 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter wet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,791 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 150,791 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 145,472 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 140,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 140,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2014 128,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 98,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,439 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 EHT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

YB53 EHT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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