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YG53 TFJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,102 mi
Last recorded105,102 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 TFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,102 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,817 miles

o/s/f on 2.5mm n/s/f on 3mm 205/55/16

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,815 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/f on 2.5mm n/s/f on 3mm 205/55/16

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,600 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,131 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,607 miles

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 6 Jul 2010 48,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,880 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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YG53 TFJ 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 YG53 TFJ, 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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What year was YG53 TFJ registered?

YG53 TFJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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