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NL03 YJV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,422 mi
Last recorded99,422 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 YJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 99,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 91,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 83,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 76,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 59,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,882 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 35,754 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,699 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

split inner side of tyre front offside

Pass 5 Nov 2013 22,932 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,596 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 12,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,819 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,786 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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NL03 YJV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL03 YJV, 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 NL03 YJV registered?

NL03 YJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NL03 YJV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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