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FY03 GYD

2003 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,617 mi
Last recorded159,617 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 GYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 159,617 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 159,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 159,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 153,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,940 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,482 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 157,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 157,440 miles

Nearside and offside stop lamps dim.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 157,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside and offside stop lamps dim.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 115,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 92,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,521 miles

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

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,705 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 37,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 GYD is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GYD, 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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FY03 GYD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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