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YF53 BPY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,313 mi
Last recorded150,313 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 BPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 150,313 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 140,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 136,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

both vehicle sills corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 136,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

low oil level

Fail 26 Mar 2015 136,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both vehicle outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,929 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light staying illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 101,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,577 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 30 Jun 2008 55,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,364 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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YF53 BPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BPY, 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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YF53 BPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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