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YH53 WSD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,679 mi
Last recorded103,679 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,679 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 103,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,182 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 99,164 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,170 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,169 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 75,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 66,910 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 66,766 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

bolt missing from top gearbox mount , 1 of 4 . still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,281 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 51,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,115 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,787 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,834 miles

slight kerb damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,913 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 WSD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YH53 WSD, 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 WSD registered?

YH53 WSD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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