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YR53 DZV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 118,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,989 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 103,503 miles

Engine light on

N/s/f wing damage

Play in steering rack

Play in suspension

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 97,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,809 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,491 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,310 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,635 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,882 miles

1 x bulb inop on hi-level stop lamp

front brakes binding slightly

weepage at fuel filter area

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,888 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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YR53 DZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YR53 DZV, 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 YR53 DZV registered?

YR53 DZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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