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YG53 UZB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 UZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 95,561 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 95,560 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users front both (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,947 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,867 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,583 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 UZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

YG53 UZB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YG53 UZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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