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YH53 AOK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 AOK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 105,120 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper light damage

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 94,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,059 miles

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

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

eml on

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,059 miles

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

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

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

eml on

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,675 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,099 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 85,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,584 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,104 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre starting to show age with slight cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,629 miles

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

Offside 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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YH53 AOK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YH53 AOK, 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 YH53 AOK registered?

YH53 AOK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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