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YP53 GYA

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,771 mi
Last recorded118,771 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 118,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,216 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 116,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 114,537 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 107,358 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,250 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 91,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,024 miles

advise all brake discs slightly pitted

advise osr shocker cover

advise osr tyre inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,024 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise all brake discs slightly pitted

advise osr shocker cover

advise osr tyre inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise nsf tyre edges low

advise osf tyre inner edge low on limit

advise osr shocker cover

advise osr tyre inner edge low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,601 miles

advise nsf tyre edges low

advise osf tyre inner edge low on limit

advise osr shocker cover

advise osr tyre inner edge low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,417 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,524 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 55,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,179 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 GYA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

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

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