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MA03 CYF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,929 mi
Last recorded172,929 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 CYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 172,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 162,331 miles

Offside Front floor and seal panel damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 153,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 146,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 146,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake Pipes Swelled (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake Pipes Swelled (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak From Air con Pump Area Power Steering Pipes Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod boot starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod boot starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 144,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

sills damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 141,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 141,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 134,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear rear suspension and brake pipes have been painted with under seal unable to inspect fully

Pass 3 Oct 2015 130,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,470 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Overheated While Doing Emmision Let Cool And Retested Susspect Fan Not Working Heater Blowing Nice And Hot

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 117,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 114,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,024 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 101,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 66,114 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA03 CYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA03 CYF, 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 MA03 CYF registered?

MA03 CYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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