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YE53 WVV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,643 mi
Last recorded178,643 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 178,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2019 171,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 164,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slight blow of exhaust gases

Rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 158,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 158,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 154,793 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,856 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 15 Oct 2015 144,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,220 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 125,015 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,098 miles

EML on

coolant level very low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

service light on

uneven wear front brakes

Fail 7 Sep 2011 102,098 miles

EML on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level very low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

service light on

uneven wear front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,099 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,862 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 WVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE53 WVV, 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 WVV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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