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YB53 GTF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,546 mi
Last recorded172,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 172,546 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 172,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 163,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 163,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 152,033 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (3.5.1g)

Engine oil level low

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)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 138,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (3.5.1g)

Engine oil level low

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,142 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,127 miles

airbag light on

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,903 miles

Air bag fault

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack & perish.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,579 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,244 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 GTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

YB53 GTF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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