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YY53 DYW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside outer sills dent

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,032 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat back rest is torn

front number plate is damaged

front tyre wear is uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside front tyre worn low both edges and offside front inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to limit 225/45 VR 17

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder of tread

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly on both shoulders of tread

Rear no. plate starting to separate and dicolour slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,266 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2010 64,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,514 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVAN

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 53,453 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGING WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVAN

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OIL CAP LEFT OF ENGING FOUNDIN CONPARTMENT AND PUT BACK ON

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

PETROL LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,074 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding, when turning by hand.

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing ,when spinning wheel by hand.

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 DYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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