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YH53 VVB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,807 mi
Last recorded137,807 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 137,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,750 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the outer shoulder

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear brake discs are wearing thin (3.5.1i)

bulb failure light on

eml light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 108,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the outer shoulder

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear brake discs are wearing thin (3.5.1i)

bulb failure light on

eml light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,803 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,803 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 60,012 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 41,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,120 miles

both front tyres getting perished

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,142 miles

both front & o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,058 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 VVB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVB, 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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YH53 VVB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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