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YH53 VVL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 127,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,724 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 125,715 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,760 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,159 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,583 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to check floor fully

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

under trays fitted unable to check floor fully

Pass 25 May 2012 54,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 25 May 2012 54,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,175 miles

airbag warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,538 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,304 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 VVL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

YH53 VVL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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