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YH53 ZFO

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,994 mi
Last recorded135,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 135,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,072 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 132,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

general corrosion underbody

Pass 2 Dec 2017 126,143 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 124,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 117,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,921 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 109,921 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,720 miles

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,720 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 rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,636 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,157 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 ZFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

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

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