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YH53 WRP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 124,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,754 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,468 miles

COOLANT LOW

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER INSECURE

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,151 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

front tyres are slightly wearing on edges

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside seat belt slightly slow to retract

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,637 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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 WRP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

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

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