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YG53 UZW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,502 mi
Last recorded143,502 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 UZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 143,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr/osr (1.4.A.2f)

eml illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,276 miles

AIR bag light is on

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 76,276 miles

AIR bag light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,078 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 UZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

YG53 UZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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