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YY53 WVP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,070 mi
Last recorded159,070 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 159,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 159,070 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 144,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle wrapped purple

Fail 16 Mar 2019 144,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle wrapped purple

Pass 13 Mar 2018 135,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 135,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,149 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cpvers insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2017 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cpvers insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,745 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,249 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,332 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,358 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,889 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,652 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 WVP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

YY53 WVP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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