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YR53 YSL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,714 miles

Airbag warning lamp on - this item will be a failure as of January 2012

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 93,714 miles

Airbag warning lamp on - this item will be a failure as of January 2012

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,097 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 89,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 73,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,340 miles

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 YSL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

YR53 YSL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YR53 YSL safe to buy?

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