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RA03 WYJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,896 mi
Last recorded141,896 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 WYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 141,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Bumper Signs of accident damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover catches wheel on full lock

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,055 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 129,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light illuminated

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

button on rear centre seat belt wrong side of tongue,not allowwing belt to run through & unusable for adults

Fail 4 Aug 2015 122,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

button on rear centre seat belt wrong side of tongue,not allowwing belt to run through & unusable for adults

Pass 1 Aug 2014 112,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

orange symbol illuminated on dashboard no data available to show its useage

Fail 25 Jul 2014 112,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

orange symbol illuminated on dashboard no data available to show its useage

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 101,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,032 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,477 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 76,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,571 miles

tinting film fitted to front screen

Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

tinting film fitted to front screen

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,008 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,354 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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RA03 WYJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RA03 WYJ, 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 RA03 WYJ registered?

RA03 WYJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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