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V9 YNL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

204,829 mi
Last recorded204,829 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 YNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 204,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 190,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 164,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 162,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 161,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 161,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,747 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,572 miles

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

Oil Leak.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 130,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both front & rear plates (6.3.4f)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height Both front & rear plates (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width both front & rear plates (6.3.4a)

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

Oil Leak.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 124,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 124,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 105,044 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 105,044 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 101,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 101,286 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,625 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 95,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,229 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 67,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise early replacement of front tyres

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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V9 YNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V9 YNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V9 YNL registered?

V9 YNL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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