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YG53 TFV

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,546 mi
Last recorded123,546 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 TFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coils are corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 123,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery Terminals are loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,031 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,105 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 TFV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YG53 TFV, 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 YG53 TFV registered?

YG53 TFV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is YG53 TFV safe to buy?

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