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YG53 VSY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,424 mi
Last recorded132,424 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,995 miles

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

Pass 28 May 2014 110,814 miles

all 4 rims damaged

service is due

Fail 28 May 2014 110,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 rims damaged

service is due

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,064 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f rims damaged

service is due

Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f rims damaged

service is due

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,570 miles

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls are damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,604 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 23 Sep 2009 62,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,567 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 VSY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

YG53 VSY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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