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YH53 EUZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,279 mi
Last recorded126,279 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,408 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKED AND UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 121,102 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKED AND UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 107,740 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 20 May 2015 107,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 28 May 2014 97,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 89,906 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 89,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,970 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber upper casing loose

Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,970 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber upper casing loose

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

deep cut to rbbing strip N/S/F tyre inner wall

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,188 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 49,184 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,308 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 EUZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

YH53 EUZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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