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FY03 DYD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 130,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box has big hole in the side (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of any tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 117,024 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 225/45/17

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,164 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,164 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,802 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,802 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 95,794 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

pitting and wear to inside of both front and both rear brake disc

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Dec 2014 95,794 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

pitting and wear to inside of both front and both rear brake disc

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,287 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear washer pipe disconnected

wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,404 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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FY03 DYD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY03 DYD, 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 FY03 DYD registered?

FY03 DYD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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