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YC03 ZHY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,317 mi
Last recorded145,317 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 133,856 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 18 May 2017 133,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,031 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 125,027 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 May 2015 119,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 106,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,256 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 95,377 miles

o/s/ innercv boot insecure

Fail 1 May 2012 95,377 miles

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

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

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

o/s/ innercv boot insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 88,464 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,177 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

catalytic converter heat shield loose

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre perished

screen chipped outside swept area

uneven tyre wear nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2009 75,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,570 miles

stone chips in windscreen off side lower and near side upper outside swept area

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,939 miles

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

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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YC03 ZHY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC03 ZHY, 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 YC03 ZHY registered?

YC03 ZHY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 ZHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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