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YP53 GXZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,218 mi
Last recorded165,218 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 165,218 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 157,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light illuminated

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Nov 2015 157,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

parking brake just to required efficiency.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 142,150 miles

eml on

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil staining on undertray

slight blow from exhaust centre silencer

top up engine oil level- 1 ltrs 5/30 fully synthetic

Fail 30 Oct 2014 142,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml on

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil staining on undertray

slight blow from exhaust centre silencer

top up engine oil level- 1 ltrs 5/30 fully synthetic

Pass 2 Nov 2013 128,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

washer jet aim poor

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,320 miles

Engine management light is on,

Rear brake pads are worn down to approx 3mm,

Pass 15 Oct 2011 100,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,701 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,862 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 GXZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXZ, 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 YP53 GXZ registered?

YP53 GXZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 GXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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