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YP03 KKY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,340 mi
Last recorded134,340 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 134,340 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,207 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 125,652 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,880 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,683 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,592 miles

Exhaust hanger is broken.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,924 miles

exhaust clamp insecure

exhaust mount weak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 65,924 miles

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

exhaust clamp insecure

exhaust mount weak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,135 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,466 miles

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

exhaust mount weld seriously weakend

Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust mount weld seriously weakend

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,324 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,355 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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YP03 KKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YP03 KKY, 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 YP03 KKY registered?

YP03 KKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is YP03 KKY safe to buy?

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