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YG53 VBF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,034 mi
Last recorded120,034 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,034 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low on tread 225/45/17

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,066 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on both inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge of tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,838 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on both inner and outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge of tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,485 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,697 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished within tread area

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,632 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)

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 VBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

YG53 VBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is YG53 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 VBF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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