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YM03 YYW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,516 mi
Last recorded43,516 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 YYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,525 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside accident damage(door&quarter)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

slight cracking to front tyres offside & nearside.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,721 miles

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,313 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking & treads feathered

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,188 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 16,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,610 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 YYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM03 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

YM03 YYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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