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YG53 VUA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,407 mi
Last recorded153,407 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 153,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 137,813 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 137,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 135,640 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2017 135,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 124,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 112,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,494 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 VUA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG53 VUA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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