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YK03 DTD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,428 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor condition and low on tread. 225/45r17

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,060 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,594 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,992 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,317 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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YK03 DTD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK03 DTD, 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 YK03 DTD registered?

YK03 DTD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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