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K11 YUH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,365 mi
Last recorded250,365 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 YUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 250,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2026 250,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 250,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 250,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 249,740 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 249,740 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 248,671 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 248,671 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 245,889 miles

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 230,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 230,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 212,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wheel arch rusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 212,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wheel arch rusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 204,687 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 204,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 201,910 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 182,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 181,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 178,866 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 175,383 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 175,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 166,425 miles

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

air bag light on

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

front brake discs have high spots

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 166,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

front brake discs have high spots

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 155,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 7 Oct 2011 155,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 4 Jun 2010 142,080 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 4 Jun 2010 142,080 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 10 Jun 2009 132,749 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 132,794 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 115,947 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 115,947 miles

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

Airbag light on

O/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,110 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 91,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front pads over half worn

Pass 25 May 2006 67,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 66,417 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)

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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K11 YUH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K11 YUH, 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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K11 YUH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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