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OY03 YOJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,632 mi
Last recorded216,632 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 216,632 miles

play in steering rack o/s & n/s rods.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 199,236 miles

play in steering rack o/s rod.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 199,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front n/s mirror broken & insecure.

play in steering rack o/s rod.

rear o/s tyre inner wall cut.

Pass 20 May 2013 172,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 161,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 146,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 123,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 110,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 87,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 61,913 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 YOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY03 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

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

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