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YD53 TSV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,929 mi
Last recorded148,929 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 148,929 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Sep 2017 148,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2016 133,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

r/h rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,208 miles

objects hanging from the rear veiw mirror and phone handsfree kit obstructing veiw of the road

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,900 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 36,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

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

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