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AF53 YCL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,808 mi
Last recorded139,808 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 139,808 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise, both rear bumpstops split

advise, centre exhaust sleeve corroded

advise, eml on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 139,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise, both rear bumpstops split

advise, centre exhaust sleeve corroded

advise, eml on

advise, rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2015 131,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise, both rear bumpstops split

advise, eml on

advise, rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise, eml on

advise, rear heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise, both rear bumpstops split

Fail 24 Nov 2014 116,456 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 104,652 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,234 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 97,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,415 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 67,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,540 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 YCL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

AF53 YCL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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