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YB53 GWL

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2016 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,331 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 104,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,920 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,690 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

front brake disc's inner surfaces worn.

servive spanner showing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,780 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,480 miles

advise offside rear shocker cover insecure

nearside rear lamp broken but not emmitting white light and no sharp edges protuding

Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise offside rear shocker cover insecure

both rear tyres perished slightly

nearside rear lamp broken but not emmitting white light and no sharp edges protuding

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,635 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 20,479 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,479 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 GWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

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

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