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YB03 VCY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,835 mi
Last recorded221,835 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 VCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 221,835 miles

Both front tyres ? Wearing inner shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres stepping in tread ? Possible road noise/ vibration

Fail 13 Oct 2021 221,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both front tyres ? Wearing inner shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres stepping in tread ? Possible road noise/ vibration

Pass 14 Oct 2020 212,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 208,446 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 208,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 191,702 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker sleeves insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2018 191,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker sleeves insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 180,749 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 167,211 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 167,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,626 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

The N/S/Rear shock absorber dust cover is crodded and broken. This is loose on the daqmper but not affecting it's opperation or fouling any thing else.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,857 miles

ESP light illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,949 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,052 miles

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

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

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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YB03 VCY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB03 VCY, 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 YB03 VCY registered?

YB03 VCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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