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OY03 XYF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

258,213 mi
Last recorded258,213 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 258,213 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 247,493 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 241,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 224,326 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 224,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 207,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 186,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f/ to/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f/to/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 172,500 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 172,500 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,946 miles

all coil springs and front subframe corroded

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

offside front tyre on 2.8mm ,both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack tie rod

Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,941 miles

general corrosion to underbody ,including rear coil springs and subframes

slight oil around turbo hose

slight play in nearside steering rack tie tod

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight unbonding to front lower arm ,rear bushes

slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,349 miles

light corrosion to all underbody areas including brake pipes and front subframe

nail in offside front tyre

passenger wiper blade poor

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 2.5mm on edges

corrosion to front sub-frame

light corrosion to both front coil springs

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front sub-frame

slight uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 22 Mar 2013 111,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front sub-frame

slight uneven wear to both front tyres

wet at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,554 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight wear and pitting to front brake discs on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 95,554 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight wear and pitting to front brake discs on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,889 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,726 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,895 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,539 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 XYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OY03 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

OY03 XYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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