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YE53 FOJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 FOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 112,085 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2011 91,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear discs corroded,scored,nsr tyre low on tread

rear reg plate deteriorating,damage/repair in places

traction/srs lamps on

Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear discs corroded,scored,nsr tyre low on tread

rear reg plate deteriorating,damage/repair in places

traction/srs lamps on

Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 55,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,608 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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YE53 FOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YE53 FOJ, 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 YE53 FOJ registered?

YE53 FOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is YE53 FOJ safe to buy?

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