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YX53 WPY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,611 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,073 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 122,070 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,844 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,585 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,922 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low and flat spots inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,238 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle wrong side of locator.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre rear seatbelt buckle wrong side of locator.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,285 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 39,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,189 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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YX53 WPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX53 WPY, 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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YX53 WPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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