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YX03 HXB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,792 mi
Last recorded134,792 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,792 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 134,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 130,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,479 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 119,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear silencer corroded not blowing

center seat belt not checked under seat

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,765 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

N/s wiper starting to split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 112,745 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

N/s wiper starting to split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,156 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,612 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,003 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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YX03 HXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX03 HXB, 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 YX03 HXB registered?

YX03 HXB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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