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YR03 XND

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,741 mi
Last recorded191,741 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 XND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 191,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 191,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 189,650 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 189,648 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 185,995 miles

Front Under tray loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 185,994 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective and nearside, affecting intensity and beam images (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Under tray loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 176,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear pipes corroded, borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 176,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear pipes corroded, borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 164,765 miles

Both front tyre perished.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment recommend attention soon. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Recommend attention soon. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 164,765 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment recommend attention soon. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Recommend attention soon. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 155,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 145,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 145,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 138,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,706 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust clamps corrosion deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,085 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,008 miles

NSF mirror cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 100,008 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF mirror cracked

Pass 6 May 2010 92,755 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 92,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 85,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 18 May 2009 85,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 17 May 2008 81,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 77,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 72,996 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 XND 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 65.4%.

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 XND, 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 XND registered?

YR03 XND is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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