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YD53 CCE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,099 mi
Last recorded87,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 CCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,544 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,820 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 50,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage on the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,218 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 40,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,373 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 37,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,324 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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YD53 CCE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YD53 CCE, 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 YD53 CCE registered?

YD53 CCE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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