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YY53 AVE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,867 mi
Last recorded122,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,867 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,937 miles

n/s/f link boot deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 84,390 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,666 miles

advise off side rear brake binding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,294 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,018 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,960 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 41,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,566 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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YY53 AVE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY53 AVE, 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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YY53 AVE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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