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MW03 YXF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,923 mi
Last recorded135,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,923 miles

Both front wishbones have play

Pass 20 May 2016 130,114 miles

Offside front tyre low tread

Fail 20 May 2016 130,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre low tread

Pass 22 May 2015 124,379 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 124,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 119,042 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,247 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 105,354 miles

note.hose clip securing o/s outer c/v to shaft

Fail 3 May 2012 105,274 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 96,220 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 96,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 86,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,578 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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MW03 YXF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 YXF, 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 MW03 YXF registered?

MW03 YXF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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