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NV03 YZT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,078 mi
Last recorded182,078 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 YZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 169,514 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Top strut bush worn

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 169,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Top strut bush worn

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 157,996 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,185 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 127,478 miles

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

Front exhaust section slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 104,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 55,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,089 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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NV03 YZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NV03 YZT, 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 NV03 YZT registered?

NV03 YZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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The MOT history for NV03 YZT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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