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YR03 AWV

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,182 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated neaside front inner driveshaft boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material neaside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing neaside rear tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge neaside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin ( indicator wear close ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,888 miles

Rear Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle parking brake efficiency jus met ( need repair or adjustment) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,125 miles

Exhaust corroded on front pipe & on rear silencer section (blowing very slightly)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,509 miles

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

One LED in centre high level brake light inoperative

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,571 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,709 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,886 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)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed inner and outer edges

offside front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,879 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed inner and outer edges

offside front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,951 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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YR03 AWV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YR03 AWV, 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 YR03 AWV registered?

YR03 AWV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YR03 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 AWV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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