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RF03 YTH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,206 mi
Last recorded225,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 YTH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 225,206 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 207,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 207,141 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 197,886 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 197,886 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 197,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 184,491 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 184,491 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2010 177,131 miles

damage to o/s rear bumper, n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner, coolant level over filled, n/s/r handbrake lever sticking

exhaust rear section corroded, major oil leaks from engine and gearbox, rear exhaust hanger corroded and split, under tray missing,

sills covered with trims, surface corrosion to brake pipes, slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs, rear axle bushes flexing under load

slight dents and scratches to various body pannels, kerb damage to alloys, slight bind to o/s/r brake and n/s/r brake

Fail 2 Oct 2010 177,131 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s rear bumper, n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner, coolant level over filled, n/s/r handbrake lever sticking

exhaust rear section corroded, major oil leaks from engine and gearbox, rear exhaust hanger corroded and split, under tray missing,

sills covered with trims, surface corrosion to brake pipes, slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs, rear axle bushes flexing under load

slight dents and scratches to various body pannels, kerb damage to alloys, slight bind to o/s/r brake and n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Oct 2009 165,549 miles

cracking to rear axle mounting bushes.

exhaust corroded.

front tyres wearing on edges.

lower engine hanging loose.

n/s outer cv gaiter leaking slightly.

scratches to wheels and bodypanels.

various oil leaks.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 165,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking to rear axle mounting bushes.

exhaust corroded.

front tyres wearing on edges.

lower engine hanging loose.

n/s outer cv gaiter leaking slightly.

scratches to wheels and bodypanels.

various oil leaks.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 149,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 133,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 112,804 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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RF03 YTH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF03 YTH, 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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RF03 YTH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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