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YH53 VVF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,597 mi
Last recorded100,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,597 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,537 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,359 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VVF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 VVF registered?

YH53 VVF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YH53 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 VVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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