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OY03 XYD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,462 mi
Last recorded199,462 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 199,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 185,858 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 185,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 173,337 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 173,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 161,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Aug 2009 142,570 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 142,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 126,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 79,828 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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OY03 XYD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OY03 XYD, 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 OY03 XYD registered?

OY03 XYD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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