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YH03 VBA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,364 mi
Last recorded221,364 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 221,364 miles

Body has excessive corrosion ( n/s/f door and o/s/f door )

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 221,364 miles

Body has excessive corrosion ( n/s/f door and o/s/f door )

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 211,315 miles

Drivers door trim insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 201,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 193,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 181,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 181,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 166,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 147,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs are corroded

front wipers smeer the screen slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2015 147,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs are corroded

front brake disks are badly corroded/worn

front wipers smeer the screen slightly

nearside front brake hanging on slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,754 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,478 miles

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

suspect fuel leak

unable to check rear seat belts , child seats fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

suspect fuel leak

unable to check rear seat belts , child seats fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,275 miles

rear brake discs rusty

slight fuel leak ?

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,627 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,627 miles

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

slight fuel laek , suspect pump or union,

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,800 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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YH03 VBA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YH03 VBA, 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 YH03 VBA registered?

YH03 VBA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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