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SE03 YFM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,102 mi
Last recorded130,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 YFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 130,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,988 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2015 122,963 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,338 miles

ESP warning lamp on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 108,060 miles

ESP warning lamp on

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,828 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 83,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 66,935 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,885 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,962 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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SE03 YFM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SE03 YFM, 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 SE03 YFM registered?

SE03 YFM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is SE03 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 YFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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