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MF03 YAK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,262 mi
Last recorded193,262 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YAK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 193,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

n/s/r outer sill undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2017 193,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

n/s/r outer sill undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2017 193,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Front BOTH tyres wearing inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Rear BOTH tyres wearing inner edge

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

Pass 21 May 2016 175,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 158,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 158,736 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 143,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 124,562 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2013 123,678 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 99,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,049 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,091 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,839 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,795 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,753 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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MF03 YAK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF03 YAK, 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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MF03 YAK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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