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YL03 ZNR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,111 mi
Last recorded152,111 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 ZNR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 152,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 150,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 146,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,578 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,042 miles

e.m.l. light on.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 134,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

e.m.l. light on.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 132,691 miles

E.M.L light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,370 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2013 120,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 86,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,726 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,874 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,226 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 ZNR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

YL03 ZNR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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