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YP03 YHB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,270 mi
Last recorded155,270 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 155,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,278 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,023 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under-Trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 136,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 124,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,899 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 118,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 108,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,065 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 90,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,446 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 23 Feb 2009 74,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 Feb 2008 53,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,633 miles

damage to o\s & n\s sills

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 YHB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YHB, 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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YP03 YHB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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