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CP03 YBG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,492 mi
Last recorded207,492 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 YBG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 207,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 202,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 202,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 192,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 192,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering angle sensor lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 176,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 147,633 miles

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

Nearside Front headlmap slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated boht sides (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front and rear coil spring slightly corroded

both sides rear tyres low on inner egdes

under trays fitted

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,807 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly brake binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2014 132,014 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 132,011 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,540 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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CP03 YBG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP03 YBG, 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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CP03 YBG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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