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YF53 AOU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 127,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,517 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,026 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 116,026 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,310 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 82,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,683 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,454 miles

tyres on 2mm

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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YF53 AOU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF53 AOU, 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 YF53 AOU registered?

YF53 AOU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is YF53 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 AOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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