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YY03 OAB

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

227,271 mi
Last recorded227,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 227,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 215,790 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 215,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 206,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 196,646 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 196,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 191,620 miles

Diesel pump has slight misting off diesel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 191,616 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Diesel pump has slight misting off diesel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 184,672 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 184,546 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under side of vehicle covered in oil

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,134 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 166,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 146,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 146,140 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 134,244 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 134,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 119,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,390 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,861 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 OAB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

YY03 OAB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YY03 OAB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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