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YV03 YHL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 132,808 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 102,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,837 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 66,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 66,476 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,279 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,941 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 61,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 61,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,273 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 YHL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

YV03 YHL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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