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T20 BYG

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,090 mi
Last recorded122,090 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,411 miles

front tyres slightly low on tread

o/s/r seat belt working at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 195,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine staibilizer mounting worn

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Mar 2012 195,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine staibilizer mounting worn

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2011 172,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 172,045 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn / lipped

offside rear sear belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Feb 2010 155,074 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Side Undertray Fitted

Slight Smearing From Front Wipers

Fail 5 Feb 2010 155,074 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side Undertray Fitted

Slight Smearing From Front Wipers

Pass 5 Jan 2009 130,820 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 130,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Engine Undertray Fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 104,005 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,649 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 87,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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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T20 BYG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T20 BYG, 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 T20 BYG registered?

T20 BYG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is T20 BYG safe to buy?

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