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YD03 VVR

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,551 mi
Last recorded117,551 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack transfer pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips in zone A less than 10mm - Stone chip outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack transfer pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small stone chips in zone A - One stone chip outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack transfer pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small stone chips in zone A - One stone chip outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 106,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 104,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,279 miles

BRAKES (both rear service & offside parking not locking)

ENGINE & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST (rear silencer slightly deteriorated)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Rear SILENCER DETERIORATED

TYRES(screw in nearside front)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 85,516 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 78,321 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,129 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,671 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2007 48,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,583 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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YD03 VVR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD03 VVR, 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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YD03 VVR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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