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YS53 CVE

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,820 mi
Last recorded183,820 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 183,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 183,715 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 176,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake grabbing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 172,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 172,186 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,004 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 159,004 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,020 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 140,193 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges and starting to mis-shape

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 118,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 101,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,655 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

offside rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,298 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread.

offside front antiroll bar linkage [lower] ball joint boot split.

slight damage to front number plate.

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,872 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,860 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,812 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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YS53 CVE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YS53 CVE, 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 YS53 CVE registered?

YS53 CVE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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