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YB03 ZDP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,484 mi
Last recorded125,484 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush starting to split

Offside Rear Caliper needs adjusting on handbrake

Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,301 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 117,239 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2018 117,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,810 miles

center stop not working

engine covers fitted

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center stop not working

engine covers fitted

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,118 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

items removed prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,930 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,184 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear tyres worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,501 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,036 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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YB03 ZDP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB03 ZDP, 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 YB03 ZDP registered?

YB03 ZDP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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