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YV03 XRB

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XRB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,789 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,718 miles

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

engine light stopping on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine light stopping on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,123 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,895 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,903 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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YV03 XRB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XRB, 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 YV03 XRB registered?

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

Is YV03 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 XRB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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