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OE03 YYW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 YYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 144,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 143,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded

both headlight patterns dim (lenses deteriorated)

both rear brake discs corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 2 Nov 2017 140,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded

both headlight patterns dim (lenses deteriorated)

both rear brake discs corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 13 May 2016 124,449 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing slightly

oil/coolant residue on engine

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,410 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly mishapen

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 110,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre slightly mishapen

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,011 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 91,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,264 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,264 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,840 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,563 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,677 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 YYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE03 YYW, 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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OE03 YYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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