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YH53 ZFC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,158 mi
Last recorded155,158 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 155,158 miles

Front disc pads wrong size for the disc's

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 155,158 miles

Emissions not tested to much oil in the engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe/caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc pads wrong size for the disc's

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 151,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2020 151,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 147,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,968 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

disc pads light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 143,963 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

disc pads light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 140,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,585 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2014 125,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge and is slightly deteriorating in tread

slight cut in n/s front tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,715 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 108,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,038 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 91,038 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

f/brake pads aprox 4-5mm

n/s & o/s rear tyre 3mm

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 4mm

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 ZFC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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