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YY03 BZP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,874 mi
Last recorded152,874 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2011 152,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lowered suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2011 152,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

lowered suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2011 151,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 141,208 miles

Evidence of front tyres rubbing previously

Evidence of roll bar rubbing driveshaft previously o/s/f

Fail 29 Mar 2010 141,192 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Evidence of front tyres rubbing previously

Evidence of roll bar rubbing driveshaft previously o/s/f

Low ride height

Pass 13 Mar 2009 126,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008
Pass 20 Mar 2007 97,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,006 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 85,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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YY03 BZP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY03 BZP, 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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YY03 BZP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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