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YH53 WUC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,471 mi
Last recorded175,471 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 175,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 175,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 175,455 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 170,276 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 155,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 141,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,076 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2015 130,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,640 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,059 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,164 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,895 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS IN TYRE TREADS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,193 miles

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

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 WUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WUC, 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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YH53 WUC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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