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YK03 LXW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,993 mi
Last recorded214,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 LXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 214,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2022 187,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2021 158,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 152,813 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 31 May 2019 144,029 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2019 144,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2018 132,706 miles

both front headlamp lenses cloudy but pattern still visible

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 132,703 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses cloudy but pattern still visible

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 121,239 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 8 May 2017 121,234 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located old broken coil still in place (lower spring not locating properly) (2.4.C.2)

Central exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,360 miles

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

all four wheel rims buckled,rears worst.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four wheel rims buckled,rears worst.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 47,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,663 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 LXW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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