MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear shocker sleeves insecure
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
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)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arms (2.4.G.2)
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)
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
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
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ESP light illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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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.
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YB03 VCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.
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