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DX03 YRU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,709 mi
Last recorded131,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 131,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 129,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 126,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 124,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 122,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 120,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 119,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,124 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 116,124 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 111,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,306 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,464 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,464 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,708 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)

Pass 3 May 2006 17,073 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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DX03 YRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX03 YRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 YRU registered?

DX03 YRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is DX03 YRU safe to buy?

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