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YP53 ECX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,131 mi
Last recorded118,131 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,500 miles

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

pad indicator wires broken

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,411 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,950 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

slight brake bind on osr

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,308 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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YP53 ECX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP53 ECX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 ECX registered?

YP53 ECX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is YP53 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 ECX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP53 ECX have outstanding finance?

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