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YK53 VPD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,621 mi
Last recorded131,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VPD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,621 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 129,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 129,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 122,722 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm, rear bush's in very poor condition and getting weak (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring poor condition

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs very poor condition

rear tyres age cracking

windscreen marked across zone "b"

Fail 3 May 2017 122,722 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm, rear bush's in very poor condition and getting weak (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring poor condition

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs very poor condition

rear tyres age cracking

windscreen marked across zone "b"

Pass 26 May 2016 116,665 miles

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

Nail in the offside front tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,064 miles

Damage to the windscreen

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brakes binding

Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Damage to the windscreen

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,480 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

scratch on windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

scratch on windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,185 miles

Near side front to rear brake pipe corroded

Near side rear brake pipe corroded

Near side rear brake slighty sticking on

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

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

Slight damage to lower center of wind screen

Fail 26 Jul 2013 99,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Near side front to rear brake pipe corroded

Near side rear brake pipe corroded

Near side rear brake slighty sticking on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight damage to lower center of wind screen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,895 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,238 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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YK53 VPD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK53 VPD, 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 YK53 VPD registered?

YK53 VPD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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