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YC53 UWW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,749 mi
Last recorded196,749 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 196,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative ride height sensor broken nearside front (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENTION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 191,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH BRAKE BACKING PLATES RUSTED

Fail 13 Oct 2021 191,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH BRAKE BACKING PLATES RUSTED

Pass 21 Oct 2020 186,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box heat shield slightly insecure

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 186,465 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box heat shield slightly insecure

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 177,254 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 177,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,813 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 166,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 153,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 152,010 miles

Both front cv boots are leaking

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 138,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,034 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 122,034 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 109,272 miles

slight play both front inner antiroll bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,300 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 UWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

YC53 UWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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