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YR03 WFS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 WFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2016 125,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Wheel has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2015 101,098 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel stiff in rotates

rear silencer deteriorated outer case

Fail 29 Apr 2015 101,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r wheel stiff in rotates

rear silencer deteriorated outer case

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,428 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 12 Apr 2014 89,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,438 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,343 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2010 54,551 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,688 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 WFS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR03 WFS, 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 YR03 WFS registered?

YR03 WFS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 WFS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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