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YH53 ZFM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,381 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has slight leak at weld (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires drivers door wiring (1.9.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to front join (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has slight leak at weld (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires drivers door wiring (1.9.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,241 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,220 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,100 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 72,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,063 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,137 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,562 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 44,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,450 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 ZFM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

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

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