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YK03 WAE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,886 mi
Last recorded134,886 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 WAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,886 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 126,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 126,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,519 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,191 miles

advise unable to check brake pads and discs fully

Fail 9 Feb 2011 106,191 miles

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

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

advise unable to check brake pads and discs fully

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,095 miles

front and rear no.plates starting to delaminate,not a fail but advise renewed

Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,252 miles

advise front and rear no. plates starting to delaminate.not enough to fail.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,157 miles

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

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

both number plates beginning to discolour

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 11 Feb 2008 66,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both number plates beginning to discolour

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 38,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,697 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 WAE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK03 WAE?

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What year was YK03 WAE registered?

YK03 WAE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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