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S7 YBF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,544 mi
Last recorded167,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 YBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 167,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 167,544 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,350 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 153,350 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 146,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 144,611 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 144,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,576 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 141,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 139,303 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 120,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,411 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,447 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,807 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,807 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,990 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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S7 YBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S7 YBF, 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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S7 YBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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