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YB53 EHW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,780 mi
Last recorded129,780 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 EHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,780 miles

Front suspension slightly worn

under body slightly rusted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 129,780 miles

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

Front suspension slightly worn

under body slightly rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,967 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 120,946 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 111,306 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,690 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 104,687 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,067 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,067 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,062 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,062 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,844 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 80,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,160 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 24 Nov 2008 71,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,551 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,623 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EHW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

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

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