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YY53 UAB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,040 mi
Last recorded165,040 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 165,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 165,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 160,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective securing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 160,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective securing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 157,136 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s headlamp dip beam images slightly impaired

Fail 21 Jan 2019 157,134 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault switch? (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s headlamp dip beam images slightly impaired

Pass 10 Jan 2018 153,186 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

Offside wiper slightly torn

Fail 9 Jan 2018 153,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

Offside wiper slightly torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 146,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 146,894 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 140,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly in bands on inner edge

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber plastic shrouds insecure

Rear o/s and n/s stop lamps slightly dim?

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 125,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 113,796 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 110,798 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 97,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,790 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,537 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,297 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,625 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 UAB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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