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YY53 BWD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,093 mi
Last recorded154,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 154,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

vehicle has been very heavy undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 123,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 111,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2014 111,640 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 47,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,571 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 BWD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 YY53 BWD, 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 YY53 BWD registered?

YY53 BWD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is YY53 BWD safe to buy?

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