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EG03 TYS

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,796 mi
Last recorded169,796 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 TYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 169,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 165,006 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 163,626 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 163,622 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 163,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 163,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 146,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 131,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 127,986 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 127,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 103,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,919 miles

advise off side rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2010 88,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise off side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,719 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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EG03 TYS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EG03 TYS, 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 EG03 TYS registered?

EG03 TYS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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