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YH53 EUU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,812 mi
Last recorded110,812 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,812 miles

E M L on

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Fail 2 Feb 2017 110,812 miles

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

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

E M L on

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,554 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 97,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 88,579 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside head lamp at maxium height adjustment

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear indicator lens broken

Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,579 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside head lamp at maxium height adjustment

Offside rear indicator lens broken

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,525 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,268 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,504 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,535 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 38,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,185 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 EUU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

YH53 EUU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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