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MK03 YOW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,408 mi
Last recorded111,408 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,408 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 104,518 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,397 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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,397 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 61,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,678 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 42,669 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 23 May 2006 37,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,747 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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MK03 YOW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK03 YOW, 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 MK03 YOW registered?

MK03 YOW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MK03 YOW safe to buy?

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