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YF53 GRK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 GRK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,630 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,515 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,574 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inside edges

both rear tyres mishapen and worn to 3/4mm

rear washers inop

wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,449 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 GRK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF53 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

YF53 GRK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YF53 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 GRK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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