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OE03 YPA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 168cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 YPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine168cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 124,286 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 124,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 168,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,897 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 94,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,167 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,167 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 70,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,568 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,568 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2007 46,343 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,884 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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OE03 YPA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 168cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OE03 YPA, 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 OE03 YPA registered?

OE03 YPA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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