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YB53 LLF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,687 mi
Last recorded74,687 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 74,687 miles

Odometer reading previously in km

Fail 13 May 2015 120,159 miles

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 116,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,854 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,545 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 103,545 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,559 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,515 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s&n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,339 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 LLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

YB53 LLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is YB53 LLF safe to buy?

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