MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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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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