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YR53 OTG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,535 mi
Last recorded140,535 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 135,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 131,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,817 miles

slight kerb damage to front n/s tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight kerb damage to front n/s tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,785 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 79,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,493 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 21,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 OTG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 OTG registered?

YR53 OTG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YR53 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 OTG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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