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YG53 VWT

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame // ns // os suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,889 miles

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

Corrosion on suspension components.

Exhaust back box corroded around hanger.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 97,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Corrosion on suspension components.

Exhaust back box corroded around hanger.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 26 Aug 2018 94,418 miles

Fuel cap rubber splitting.

Nearside Front Slight brake bind.

Underbody guards fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2017 93,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion underfloor. corrosion on coil springs/ not fully visable

Fail 6 Aug 2017 93,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion underfloor. corrosion on coil springs/ not fully visable

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,974 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 89,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,498 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 VWT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc 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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

YG53 VWT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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