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AF53 YBW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,293 mi
Last recorded184,293 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 184,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear body structure has slight corrosion

Offside Rear body structure has slight corrosion

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 183,526 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs lipped

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 169,879 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 169,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 156,925 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 156,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 145,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on edges

o/s/r antiroll bar link has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,813 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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AF53 YBW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF53 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 YBW registered?

AF53 YBW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 YBW safe to buy?

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