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MK03 YPC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

193,046 mi
Last recorded193,046 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 193,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 1 May 2021 188,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 188,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 182,989 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 182,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 178,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 177,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 174,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nexhaust support braket has 2 of 8 missing bolts (7.1.2)

battery wiring insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2018 174,756 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nexhaust support braket has 2 of 8 missing bolts (7.1.2)

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

battery wiring insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 169,474 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 169,464 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 162,015 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 162,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 155,070 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 155,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 154,131 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 152,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 138,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 138,301 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 123,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,024 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 108,024 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 95,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 79,970 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 YPC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 MK03 YPC, 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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MK03 YPC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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