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YB03 ZFK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,357 mi
Last recorded160,357 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 160,357 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes both sides at flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 160,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Also has split in rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And has split in rubber (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes both sides at flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 154,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi vis lamp has some bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 149,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 149,708 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,499 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 138,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 138,141 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,698 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 119,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,232 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,193 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,287 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

all inner wheel beads distorted

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,844 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 ZFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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