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YB53 YNN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,560 mi
Last recorded162,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YNN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 162,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 159,010 miles

Front Exhaust slight blow

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 154,236 miles

Front Both front flexis slight perrish

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 149,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2015 139,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,700 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nsf stability sensor not connetcted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nsf stability sensor not connetcted

Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,822 miles

3 TYRES SHOWING SIDEWALL PERISH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,057 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,187 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,936 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 YNN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YNN, 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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YB53 YNN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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