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YC53 HGH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,607 mi
Last recorded135,607 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HGH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,423 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,423 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 102,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,388 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,269 miles

vehicle presenter be aware near/side rear tyre is worn at outer shoulder

Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle presenter be aware near/side rear tyre is worn at outer shoulder

Fail 4 Dec 2009 56,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres show signs of cracking to their outer shoulders

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,796 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres show signs of cracking to their outer shoulders

Fail 5 Dec 2008 50,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front oil tray insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,907 miles

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

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

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

front oil tray insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,104 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 47,102 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,572 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 HGH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC53 HGH, 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 HGH registered?

YC53 HGH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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