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AM03 YWY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

215,601 mi
Last recorded215,601 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 215,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 215,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 201,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat sheild insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2017 200,375 miles

Emissions not tested due to dip stick being stuck in (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip not secure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack on lock to lock test (2.3.3b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat sheil insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 184,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 184,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 164,980 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

NSR lamp lens cracked

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

OSR wheel bearing slightly rough when rotating

Fail 30 Mar 2015 164,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

NSR lamp lens cracked

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

OSR wheel bearing slightly rough when rotating

Fail 20 Mar 2014 145,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 145,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,918 miles

N/S/F Tyre on limit

O/S/F tyre close to limit

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,292 miles

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 91,237 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,886 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 34,783 miles

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

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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AM03 YWY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AM03 YWY, 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 AM03 YWY registered?

AM03 YWY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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