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OY03 YOL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,264 mi
Last recorded174,264 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 174,264 miles

nearside rear lamp slight damage

nearside rear rim buckled

offside rear rim buckled

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 174,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear lamp slight damage

nearside rear rim buckled

offside rear rim buckled

Pass 3 Apr 2018 153,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 145,850 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r - n/s/r inner edge wearing heavily (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake hoses perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,035 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 21 Mar 2014 127,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,570 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,210 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,821 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 47,760 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 YOL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YOL, 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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OY03 YOL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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