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YY03 YCJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 98,750 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 98,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,131 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

outer sills undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,743 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Nearside rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Offside front brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Offside front to rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Offside rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

nearside front brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 56,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Nearside rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Offside front brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Offside front to rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Offside inner rear brake pad appears not to be fitted correctly.

Offside rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

nearside front brake pipe appears to be corroded under plastic coating.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,610 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 48,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 444,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,485 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 YCJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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