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YB03 ZGR

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

194,920 mi
Last recorded194,920 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZGR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 194,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 187,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 183,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 181,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 181,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 180,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 179,688 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 179,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 179,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Blurred by defective headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Blurred by defective headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 167,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 167,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIESEL HEATER INSECURE UNDERNEATH DRIVERS SEAT

DIP STICK TUBE BROKEN

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 158,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 152,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,778 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 145,778 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 133,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,530 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 ZGR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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