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YL03 BKX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 142,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 136,275 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs worn

Fail 22 May 2018 136,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front wishbone rear bushs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,280 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre low on tread and nail in tread

rear number plate starting to determinate

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault t.c light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 119,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 99,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,165 miles

near side rear tyre bald on edge close to limit

off side front tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,165 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre bald on edge close to limit

off side front tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,096 miles

engine managment light on

off side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,185 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,278 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 BKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKX, 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 YL03 BKX registered?

YL03 BKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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