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SM03 YYH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,103 mi
Last recorded98,103 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 YYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,103 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 92,527 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished and tread worn to 3.0mm

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,559 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,272 miles

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

both front anti rollbar rubbers have slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,187 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,187 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,182 miles

front discs lipped

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,263 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 28,263 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 23,426 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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SM03 YYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM03 YYH, 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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SM03 YYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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