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YS53 WYW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,350 mi
Last recorded85,350 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 85,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,185 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 80,036 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,298 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

front wipers smearing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 68,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,017 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 58,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,012 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,204 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 WYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YS53 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

YS53 WYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is YS53 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 WYW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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