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YM03 WKJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,775 mi
Last recorded145,775 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 WKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 145,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,811 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 137,776 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 116,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,616 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,391 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,391 miles

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

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

OSR shock absorber outer casing ring insecure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,661 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,041 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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YM03 WKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YM03 WKJ, 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 YM03 WKJ registered?

YM03 WKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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