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YH53 VPJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 142,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,145 miles

Both front tyre's sidewall's cracking

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,843 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 VPJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

Is YH53 VPJ safe to buy?

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