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YL03 BAV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 113,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 99,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 99,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mid section corroded and slight blowing

front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside front tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mid section corroded and slight blowing

front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside front tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 56,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,282 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,008 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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YL03 BAV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL03 BAV, 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

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What year was YL03 BAV registered?

YL03 BAV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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