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YS53 UCJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,961 mi
Last recorded93,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,009 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 89,009 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light illuminate

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,138 miles

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

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

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

engine wornig ligt is on.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 84,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine oil low.

engine wornig ligt is on.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,773 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,175 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,966 miles

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

offside front tyre deteriorated at inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,567 miles

N/S Front Tyre slight Sidewall Damage But No Cords Exposed.

O/S Front Tyre Slight Sidewall damage But No Cords Exposed.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,687 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,721 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 UCJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

YS53 UCJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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