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VO03 JYD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,659 mi
Last recorded119,659 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 JYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 119,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both with shock too (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip on swept area less 10 mm

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY HEAVLY UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Apr 2017 115,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,378 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 86,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,535 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2009 71,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,200 miles

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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VO03 JYD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO03 JYD, 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 VO03 JYD registered?

VO03 JYD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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