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RO03 YYK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,769 mi
Last recorded204,769 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 YYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 204,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 193,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 185,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 174,045 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 168,189 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 160,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 153,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 147,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 139,794 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 139,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Drive belt noisy

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,077 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 123,077 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 117,220 miles

Engine oil level low

Slight play in steering

Fail 1 May 2009 117,220 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering

Pass 9 Apr 2008 108,175 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Slight play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2007 96,517 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 93,641 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front wiper blades worn and rear blade splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2007 93,641 miles

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

both front wiper blades worn and rear blade splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,846 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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RO03 YYK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYK, 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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RO03 YYK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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