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AF53 YBY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 156,960 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 146,304 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 146,304 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 129,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,885 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,420 miles

Temp repair made to exhaust rear silencer

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,048 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,162 miles

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

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 YBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBY, 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 AF53 YBY registered?

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

Is AF53 YBY safe to buy?

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