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YJ03 VGY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,476 mi
Last recorded148,476 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 VGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 148,409 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 138,253 miles

Emissions requirement just meet

Front Front suspension slight knock when braking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak Mist of oil on Engine and gearbox ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 137,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Bottom piece missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken Bottom piece missing (2.4.C.1a)

Emissions requirement just meet

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak Mist of oil on Engine and gearbox ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 129,562 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 129,562 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,270 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

o/s/f sill and floor damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,270 miles

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)

o/s/f sill and floor damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 865,538 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 865,538 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,657 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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YJ03 VGY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YJ03 VGY, 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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YJ03 VGY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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