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VE03 RYT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,802 mi
Last recorded181,802 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 RYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 181,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 179,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 172,070 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,595 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 139,594 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs badly coroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and o/s/r tyres on 3mm

front discs pitted, rear discs lipped

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2013 102,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and o/s/r tyres on 3mm

front discs pitted, rear discs lipped

rear exhaust deteriorated

req. oil top up

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,654 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 82,680 miles

alt pully noisey

wiper wear indicator on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,210 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,760 miles

small stone chips on screen

Fail 15 Aug 2009 61,760 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

small stone chips on screen

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,943 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres wearing out of shape & low 195 65 15 v

Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,552 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,079 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn contact not operating correctly all the time ok when checking on m.o.t

rear axle beam bushes cracked

Fail 20 May 2006 31,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate has crack across plate

rear axle beam bushes cracked

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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VE03 RYT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE03 RYT, 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 VE03 RYT registered?

VE03 RYT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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