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OE03 YUF

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,724 mi
Last recorded101,724 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 YUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 101,698 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 99,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

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

asr light on

Fail 31 May 2017 99,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

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

asr light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,141 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre and badly worn on edge

Offside Front very badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre very badly cracked

Pass 22 May 2015 93,648 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 93,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 91,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but has no excessive play

Pass 30 May 2013 87,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 87,163 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,315 miles

engine management light on

front wipers streaking

sor brake slight binding

Fail 11 Jun 2011 72,293 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front wipers streaking

sor brake slight binding

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,982 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 24,982 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre got nail in tyre

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 YUF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

OE03 YUF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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