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YT53 WMG

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,191 mi
Last recorded149,191 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2023 149,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 141,739 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed valve leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 118,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 108,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,168 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 63,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,812 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 48,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,069 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,460 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 WMG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WMG, 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 YT53 WMG registered?

YT53 WMG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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