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YV03 XBY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 132,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,696 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 114,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 91,937 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 570,950 miles

n/s driveshaft clip loose

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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YV03 XBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YV03 XBY, 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 YV03 XBY registered?

YV03 XBY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is YV03 XBY safe to buy?

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