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DC03 YVD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,286 mi
Last recorded130,286 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 130,286 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,698 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 123,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 119,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,390 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 118,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 111,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,480 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

O/S & N/S front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,476 miles

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

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

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

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

E.S.P. light on

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

O/S & N/S front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,340 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,492 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 59,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 51,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,614 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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DC03 YVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DC03 YVD, 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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DC03 YVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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