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YP53 ZFX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,120 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,496 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bodywork damage at N/S/F

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,153 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 83,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

fluid around m/cyl and abs unit

Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,341 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,341 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,561 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 44,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZFX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

YP53 ZFX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YP53 ZFX safe to buy?

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