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MH03 WYB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 WYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,422 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,814 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 73,814 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC light on

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,641 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

HEADLAME IMAGES POOR

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,859 miles

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

headlamp images poor

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,507 miles

service light on

Fail 12 Dec 2013 65,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded on inner face,and only braking on 50% of disc surface

rear discs corroded on outer face and only braking on 50% of disc surface

service light on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,796 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

nearside headlamp aim very slightly too far left,no more adjustment left

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,179 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,877 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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MH03 WYB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MH03 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH03 WYB registered?

MH03 WYB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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