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YX03 SZG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 SZG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,215 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust has a slight blow at centre

Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust has a slight blow at centre

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,373 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ,rear bush slightly deteriorated perishing/cracks

Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,373 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ,rear bush slightly deteriorated perishing/cracks

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ,rear bush deteriorated, perishing/ cracks

Fail 7 Jun 2018 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken ,system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ,rear bush deteriorated, perishing/ cracks

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower suspension arm ,rear bush deteriorated, perishing/ cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,972 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,329 miles

Offside Front tyre tread,inner edge starting to wear low

Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,329 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread,inner edge starting to wear low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 94,911 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,269 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,012 miles

All Brake Discs Pitted.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,764 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 SZG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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