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RO03 YEG

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,179 mi
Last recorded111,179 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 YEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 111,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 97,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 46,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,421 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,880 miles

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 20,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RO03 YEG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO03 YEG, 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 RO03 YEG registered?

RO03 YEG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is RO03 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 YEG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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