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YY03 DLK

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,311 mi
Last recorded109,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 DLK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 109,311 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2011 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eng man light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,121 miles

eng man light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,261 miles

Exhaust centre bracket corroded but still surporting exhaust

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,643 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 76,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,096 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DLK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YY03 DLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 DLK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YY03 DLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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