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YM53 BFO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,415 mi
Last recorded98,415 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,341 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine under tray has oil on it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 90,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine under tray has oil on it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,273 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,967 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 70,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,816 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,576 miles

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

osr shock absorber shroud insecure.

park brake cable "notchy".

Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

osr shock absorber shroud insecure.

park brake cable "notchy".

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,757 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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YM53 BFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YM53 BFO, 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 YM53 BFO registered?

YM53 BFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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