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YY03 FOJ

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,844 mi
Last recorded117,844 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 117,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 117,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,485 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,206 miles

E m l on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,206 miles

E m l on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exh bracket broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner d/shaft boot deteriorated.

rear crossmember corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exh bracket broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner d/shaft boot deteriorated.

rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,370 miles

o/s/ d/shaft inner boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,032 miles

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

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

rear axle/solid crossmember getting corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brakes spongey

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,224 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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YY03 FOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FOJ, 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 YY03 FOJ registered?

YY03 FOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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