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YX03 SYJ

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,592 mi
Last recorded71,592 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 SYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,592 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear discs corroded and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to subframes, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 67,808 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear discs corroded and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to subframes, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,431 miles

Corrosion to underbody, subframe, axle, suspension, coil springs brake discs and brake pipes

EPC fault light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and totally bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked/splitting through tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 64,431 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, subframe, axle, suspension, coil springs brake discs and brake pipes

EPC fault light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and totally bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked/splitting through tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,818 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Engine oil filter corroded and leaking oil

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracked and perished and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and splitting through tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,870 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,015 miles

Corrosion to brake discs, exhaust and coil springs

Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,015 miles

Corrosion to brake discs, exhaust and coil springs

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 49,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,353 miles

General corrosion to coil springs, rear brake discs and pipes

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit

O/s/r tyre totally bald inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,355 miles

Coil springs and exhaust corroded

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

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge and perishing

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,355 miles

Coil springs and exhaust corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge and perishing

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,125 miles

Coil springs and exhaust corroding

Rear tyres cracking and o/s/r wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,211 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,721 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,299 miles

both fornt tyers worn on inner edge but central three quaters ok

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 SYJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX03 SYJ, 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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YX03 SYJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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