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YX03 ZXF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,998 miles

Engine coolant level is low

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake is binding

Offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators

The correct rear registration plate is stuck over a different registration plate

Various power steering pipes are corroded and a slight weep from a hose

Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,998 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to maintain a constant RPM (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine coolant level is low

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake is binding

Offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators

The correct rear registration plate is stuck over a different registration plate

Various power steering pipes are corroded and a slight weep from a hose

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 93,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,625 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Nearside Front Constant velocity gaiter has small split and weeping grease

Offside Front Headlamp has temporary repair

Rear Number plate becoming insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2015 83,614 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter has small split and weeping grease

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,294 miles

Front anti-roll bar offside mounting bush has slight play

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,018 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL TREAD LIMIT

N/s/f tyre & o/s/r tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,778 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 ZXF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

YX03 ZXF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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