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YG53 YGP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 YGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 132,407 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken TOP (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

205/55R16

Nearside Front JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,680 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,299 miles

engine management light on

petrol cap seal cracked

petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 128,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

engine management light on

petrol cap seal cracked

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

fuel cap seal cracked

n/s/f tyre out of shape & worn on inner edge

o/s/f seat not retracting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,772 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heat shields poor loose and centre poorly surported

front discs worn

front pads getting low

headlight images poor

rear discs worn/pitted

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heat shields poor loose and centre poorly surported

front discs worn

front pads getting low

headlight images poor

rear discs worn/pitted

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,145 miles

slight bind on rear brakes / suggest replacment of front tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,090 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 YGP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 YGP, 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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YG53 YGP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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