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KY03 UYH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

203,507 mi
Last recorded203,507 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 UYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 203,507 miles

nearside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2020 201,780 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge

oil leak engine

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2020 201,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge

oil leak engine

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2019 198,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 198,314 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 193,046 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 188,560 miles

Front brake pads getting low

N/S/F shock absorber slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 183,587 miles

both front tyres perrished

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

rear pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 177,661 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 9 Oct 2015 177,661 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Oct 2014 170,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 170,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant hose split/damaged on N/S of engine.Been cut through by clamp.Dosn't seem to be leaking

Engines under tray hangging off

Oil leak from turbo area

Oil level warning on display on dash

Wipers not tested (No washers)

Pass 11 May 2014 170,036 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 153,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount adrift

o/s dipped beam lamp connector very poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2013 153,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount adrift

o/s dipped beam lamp connector very poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2012 139,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage n/s/f & n/s/r bumpers..o/s/r arch

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 139,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage n/s/f & n/s/r bumpers..o/s/r arch

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2010 125,710 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,710 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 120,624 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 93,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,072 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,797 miles

thorn in nearside rear tyre outer side wall no leak apparent

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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KY03 UYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KY03 UYH, 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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KY03 UYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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