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Y717 OCT

2003 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,646 mi
Last recorded184,646 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 184,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 184,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 159,173 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting has slight lift / play

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

power steering system / belt noisy

slight exhaust blow at rear of CAT

Fail 8 Jan 2019 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top mounting has slight lift / play

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

power steering system / belt noisy

slight exhaust blow at rear of CAT

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,192 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

beam intensity of offside dip beam

Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,492 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 122,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 14 Mar 2014 113,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,958 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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Y717 OCT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y717 OCT, 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 Y717 OCT registered?

Y717 OCT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is Y717 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 OCT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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