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YR53 NNW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,979 mi
Last recorded173,979 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 173,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front lower arms rear bushes soft

Pass 28 Dec 2013 163,662 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 163,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 151,074 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 136,844 miles

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

o/s n/s rear shocker covers insecure.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,034 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,758 miles

advise rear tyre low tread

advise s/corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,740 miles

air bag light on

nearside and offside front tyres bald on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2009 100,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

nearside and offside front tyres bald on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,989 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 88,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,278 miles

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

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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YR53 NNW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR53 NNW, 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 YR53 NNW registered?

YR53 NNW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is YR53 NNW safe to buy?

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