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YR53 OSZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,892 mi
Last recorded131,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,892 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 122,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 122,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link also incorrectly fitted. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,857 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,529 miles

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

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 OSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

YR53 OSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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