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YE53 WVT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 137,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,892 miles

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

Boot open warning light is on ( boot latched closed )

Both front brake discs are worn + corroded on the inner sides

Exhaust rear heat shield is loose

Exhaust system is corroded + small leak from centre joint

Front wiper blades are poor

Nearside head lamp aim is distort but image is with in limits

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

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

Rear suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated

oil leak ( possible rear crank oil seal )

Fail 25 Nov 2016 705,892 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated + has play in it (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Boot open warning light is on ( boot latched closed )

Both front brake discs are worn + corroded on the inner sides

Exhaust rear heat shield is loose

Exhaust system is corroded + small leak from centre joint

Front wiper blades are poor

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

Nearside head lamp aim is distort but image is with in limits

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

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

Rear suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated

oil leak ( possible rear crank oil seal )

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,366 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,533 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres & offside rear tyre are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,186 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,193 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,591 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 23,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YE53 WVT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WVT, 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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YE53 WVT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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