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YF53 AOZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 AOZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2015 125,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 103,374 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,949 miles

Under floor covers fitted.VVery slight wear o/s/f inner tread area.Slight binding n/s/f.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,701 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

discs worn

off side cv boot poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 58,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,619 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,619 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,661 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 42,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YF53 AOZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF53 AOZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 AOZ registered?

YF53 AOZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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