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YP03 KLV

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,814 mi
Last recorded148,814 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 148,814 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,028 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,964 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 132,952 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 128,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 128,552 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,345 miles

Engine management light on constant

Engine oil dipstick broken,

Fail 25 Oct 2013 120,343 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Engine management light on constant

Engine oil dipstick broken,

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,044 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 108,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,021 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,020 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,678 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,678 miles

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

front wipers poor

handbrake lever is a little loose

offside front anti-roll bar link rod has play

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split(not leaking grease)

rear number plate stating to deteriarate

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,181 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,181 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,264 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS AND SPLITING AROUND INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION , RECOMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,500 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 26 Oct 2006 39,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,305 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 KLV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP03 KLV, 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 YP03 KLV registered?

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

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