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SY03 YLL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,515 mi
Last recorded71,515 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YLL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust centre section hanging bracket insecure

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

wear and noise from n/s strut when steering

Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,200 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake bind

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 19,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY03 YLL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY03 YLL, 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 SY03 YLL registered?

SY03 YLL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is SY03 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 YLL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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