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Y800 STG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,246 mi
Last recorded171,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY800 STG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 171,246 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2022 171,246 miles

Exhaust noisy

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 167,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 163,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 161,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 155,246 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

windscreen cracked outside wiper area

Pass 25 Oct 2013 150,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 137,771 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 137,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,555 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 126,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 116,131 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 106,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 106,467 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 94,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 94,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 79,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 79,576 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,386 miles

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

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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Y800 STG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y800 STG, 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 Y800 STG registered?

Y800 STG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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