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C17 NYY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 NYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,898 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear suspension components rusty

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Nov 2016 129,890 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear suspension components rusty

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 88,833 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND ON INSIDE OF RIMS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,833 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND ON INSIDE OF RIMS

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,271 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 75,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Screw in offside rear tyre tread, recommend attention.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,762 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,762 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 54,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 54,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C17 NYY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C17 NYY, 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 C17 NYY registered?

C17 NYY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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