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YP53 ZFF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,437 mi
Last recorded131,437 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,080 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge/nail in tread

rear suspension bushes worn/deteriorated both sides

rear suspension components corroded both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2020 125,396 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 125,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 109,735 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,211 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 100,211 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

WARNING coolant level low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre distorted

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,738 miles

coolant leak on o/s/f

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,739 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,343 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2012 34,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 32,255 miles

brake vacuum pipe tapped up on joint

off side rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 19,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZFF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

YP53 ZFF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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