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CV03 YLR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,681 mi
Last recorded166,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 YLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 166,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rear wishbone bush perishing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension arms bushes perishing no excessive play

Fail 18 Jan 2021 166,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rear wishbone bush perishing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension arms bushes perishing no excessive play

Pass 20 Jun 2019 158,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion rear sunframe

Fail 17 Jun 2019 158,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion rear sunframe

Pass 3 Jul 2018 153,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised pattern and feathered on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension tie bar inner rubber perished no play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised pattern and feathered on limit (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion rear subframe

slight perishing and cracking o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2017 145,449 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly feathered inner edge but has a raised tread pattern so does not count as centre 3/4. advise to get changed

chip bottom of windscreen o/s

engine management light on indicating fault

Fail 27 Jun 2017 145,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre badly feathered inner edge but has a raised tread pattern so does not count as centre 3/4. advise to get changed

chip bottom of windscreen o/s

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 103,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,898 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,237 miles

Traction control light on

Fail 30 Jun 2011 76,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Traction control light on

Pass 6 May 2010 70,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

fuel stainage around tank

slight wear o/s and n/s/f inner w/bone bushes

Pass 9 May 2009 59,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,731 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

slight damage on front reg plate

Pass 14 May 2007 38,310 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,962 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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CV03 YLR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV03 YLR, 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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CV03 YLR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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