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YC53 HBD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,714 mi
Last recorded131,714 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,267 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

steering angle light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,265 miles

steering angle light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,479 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

steering angle sensor light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,274 miles

power sterring warning lighr on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,040 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,748 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,559 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,663 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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YC53 HBD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC53 HBD, 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 YC53 HBD registered?

YC53 HBD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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