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YH53 GWD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,782 mi
Last recorded196,782 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 GWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 196,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 196,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 182,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 182,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 175,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 173,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear o/s n/s all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 170,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 161,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 161,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 150,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 139,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 139,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,957 miles

both front disc inner surface corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,141 miles

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

cut in osr tyre not to cords

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,888 miles

both front inner brake discs slightly corroded

enging oil on min mark

ns center floor pan slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted

slight weap from nsf outer cv boot

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,120 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body undeguard insecure

Coolent level low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,682 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

very slight brake drag om both front and offside rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,992 miles

engine warning light on dash.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,990 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on dash.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,715 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,454 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 GWD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

YH53 GWD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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