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R1 YDX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,679 mi
Last recorded93,679 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 93,679 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts inner wall

Fail 5 May 2017 93,672 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts inner wall

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve is loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,061 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve is loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,095 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,867 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 61,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,374 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN REARs SIDEWALL SPLITING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,374 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN REARs SIDEWALL SPLITING

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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R1 YDX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R1 YDX, 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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R1 YDX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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