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YC53 UON

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UON
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 141,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1n)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 129,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 115,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 94,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 82,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,484 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,998 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 51,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,006 miles

slight damage to front number plate

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 UON is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 UON registered?

YC53 UON is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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