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YE53 FVD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,039 mi
Last recorded109,039 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 FVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight free play offside front seat mechanism

Fail 5 Dec 2019 109,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight free play offside front seat mechanism

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure.

slight free play offside front seat mechanism.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,024 miles

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

child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter

Fail 3 Dec 2014 81,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 4 Nov 2009 48,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,469 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 FVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

YE53 FVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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