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YX03 ZVU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,128 mi
Last recorded75,128 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 75,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,259 miles

Rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,325 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,824 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 56,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 48,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle section metal support bracket corroded adrift

fuel tank strap visually corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,106 miles

Advise both front wipers, although clearing screen are split on ends.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,919 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 ZVU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX03 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

YX03 ZVU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 ZVU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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