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YK03 LVS

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

249,754 mi
Last recorded249,754 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 LVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 249,754 miles

Nearside Front side light dull

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 241,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 232,535 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 222,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 217,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 210,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 204,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 197,454 miles

Nearside wind screen slight crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

b pillar trim adrift

cut in side wall of osf tyre

cut in side wall of osf tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2016 183,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 165,118 miles

front pads low

n/s/f cv boot lose but prevents dirt

o/s/r shock bush worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 164,869 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all four tyres low on tread edges

exhaust smoking slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 164,433 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

high level brake light is not working 100%

nearside front headlight beam is slightly dim

rear bumper slightly purtrudes

steering has a slight knock

windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 131,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,298 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear road wheel slightly binding

Fail 26 Mar 2012 110,298 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear road wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,007 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,357 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 89,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 72,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,013 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,386 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 LVS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LVS, 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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YK03 LVS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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