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YD53 PSZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 PSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,703 miles

Check engine lamp illuminated

Engine cover and under-tray prevent full exam. of testable items

Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,701 miles

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

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

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

Check engine lamp illuminated

Engine cover and under-tray prevent full exam. of testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2014 112,469 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,527 miles

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

Noise from engine

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Noise from engine

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,460 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,511 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 24,196 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 PSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD53 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

YD53 PSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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