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VN03 YJS

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 YJS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 144,203 miles

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

Tested in wet conditions

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 137,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 131,854 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil level low

suspect problem with HID headlamp self levelling device

Fail 30 May 2012 131,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil level low

suspect problem with HID headlamp self levelling device

Pass 28 May 2011 124,787 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Rear Pads On 3mm

Offside Rear Pads On 3mm

Pass 27 May 2010 117,255 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

Slight Debonding On Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear Mount Bush

Pass 23 May 2009 107,706 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Pin Hole Leak In Offside Front Outer C.V Gaitor

Slight De-Bonding On Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Mount Bush

Pass 6 May 2008 96,842 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 68,450 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 68,447 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)

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

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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VN03 YJS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN03 YJS, 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 VN03 YJS registered?

VN03 YJS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is VN03 YJS safe to buy?

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