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YH53 APK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,476 mi
Last recorded159,476 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 APK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 159,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,560 miles

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

drivers wiper hitting A piller in operation

Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

drivers wiper hitting A piller in operation

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,444 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 121,444 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 112,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

air bag light on dash.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,137 miles

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,154 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,082 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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YH53 APK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH53 APK, 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 YH53 APK registered?

YH53 APK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is YH53 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 APK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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