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YL03 NLF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,072 mi
Last recorded66,072 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,072 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers slightly worn

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers slightly worn

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,095 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,317 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,317 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,629 miles

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

centre exhaust area loose and rattling

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,156 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 NLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

YL03 NLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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