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YT53 BZF

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,066 mi
Last recorded138,066 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 BZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 129,891 miles

engine covers fitted obscurring veiw

osf shock moist

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,899 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

windows tinted

Fail 15 Nov 2014 122,891 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

windows tinted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,750 miles

eml on

windows tinted

Fail 16 Nov 2013 116,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml on

windows tinted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 112,905 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detached

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,578 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 106,873 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YT53 BZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT53 BZF, 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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YT53 BZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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