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SP03 YAA

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 YAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 105,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 25 Mar 2016 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,998 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play at offside steering rod

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,810 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play at offside steering rod

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,448 miles

brake pedal creeping slightly under pressure

small stone chip at zone A (drivers side)

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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SP03 YAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP03 YAA, 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 SP03 YAA registered?

SP03 YAA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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