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YY53 BVW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,102 mi
Last recorded192,102 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 192,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advise drivers door handle damaged

exhaust downpipe corroded (second hand catalytic converter fitted)

park brake has limited effort recorded, further investigation/adjustments are advised

recent repairs to sills under sealed, firm upon inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2020 192,091 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view n/s mirror broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise drivers door handle damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2018 181,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 181,898 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 173,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 163,329 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 163,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 156,329 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,893 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,782 miles

both rear tyres cracks in base of tread

Fail 22 Nov 2010 121,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 121,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 116,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 112,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 104,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 81,398 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 BVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY53 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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