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YG53 VWL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,042 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,421 miles

Brake wear warning lamp on at dash time of test

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack boot twisted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Vehicle suspension lowered all round on coil over suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2021 101,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack boot twisted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Vehicle suspension lowered all round on coil over suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,033 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 65,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/f tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust mounting broken

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 VWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

YG53 VWL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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