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YU53 ZDS

2020 Audi A3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,846 mi
Last recorded47,846 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A332,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 ZDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 41,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 151,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 35,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,472 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher hanging from mirror

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 x stickers obscuring view of road

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 132,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has deep cut

Nearside Rear indicator has condensation behind lens

windscreen damaged in zone A

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YU53 ZDS is a 2020 Audi A3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2020 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,164 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 YU53 ZDS, 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 6 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 ZDS registered?

YU53 ZDS is a 2020 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2020.

Is YU53 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 ZDS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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