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RO03 YYV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,315 mi
Last recorded170,315 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 YYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,315 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 Sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & small cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 170,233 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 Sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & small cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 167,214 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 167,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 164,338 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 164,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 153,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,847 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING SNAPPED

CLIP ON REAR NEARSIDE FLEXI BRAKE PIPE MISSING

ENGINE UNDERCOVER TRAY INSECURE

FRONT LOWER PANEL MISSING

Fail 3 Apr 2012 148,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING SNAPPED

CLIP ON REAR NEARSIDE FLEXI BRAKE PIPE MISSING

ENGINE UNDERCOVER TRAY INSECURE

FRONT LOWER PANEL MISSING

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE AS NAIL IN TREAD,CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH

Pass 23 Mar 2011 142,690 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 142,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 138,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 138,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,623 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 124,623 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,786 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 87,927 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 YYV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RO03 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

RO03 YYV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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