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AV03 CYT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,549 mi
Last recorded148,549 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 148,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

offside front damaged but no sharp edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,662 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle. No sharp or jagged edges.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

High level stop light has two segments not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,483 miles

Accident damage to offside front. No sharp or jagged edges.

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

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

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

Temporary repair to exhaust system

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,986 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,146 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,784 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,030 miles

advanced corrosion and pitting in front brake discs

nearside repeater bulb faded

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

slight corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV03 CYT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV03 CYT, 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 AV03 CYT registered?

AV03 CYT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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