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YT53 HWW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 HWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 103,094 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,941 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/outer sill

rear shocks piston rod covers deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/outer sill

rear shocks piston rod covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,492 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall but not showing chords

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,356 miles

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

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

nsr shocher dust ccover ring insecure

osr tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers under car unbale to check nder vehicle components properley

engine mangement light on

exhaust system coroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light staying on

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,683 miles

engine management light staying on

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,586 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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YT53 HWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWW, 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 HWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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