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YH53 BBV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,594 mi
Last recorded112,594 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,594 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 112,589 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,585 miles

eml on

engine over heating

Fail 12 Aug 2016 109,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml on

engine over heating

Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 103,499 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,306 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Fail 13 Nov 2013 95,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 91,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,038 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,098 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,835 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,272 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRE CASINGS CRACKING

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR DISCS LIPPED

REAR LAMPS SLIGHTLY INSECURE AND O/S CRACKED ON EDGE

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,484 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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YH53 BBV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH53 BBV, 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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YH53 BBV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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