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YG53 ZNE

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,196 mi
Last recorded137,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner advise customer to change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer 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 bald on inner advise customer to change (4.1.E.1)

coolant low level light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,231 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 114,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 98,246 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 93,762 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge (225/45/17w)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,762 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge (225/45/17w)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 86,294 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 74,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,970 miles

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

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 ZNE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE registered?

YG53 ZNE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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