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YH53 ZDU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,294 mi
Last recorded155,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 155,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 148,087 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 140,696 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 135,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 129,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,701 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 122,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,391 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 116,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,334 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,247 miles

Airbag light on

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 ZDU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

YH53 ZDU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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