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YE03 LKJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,470 mi
Last recorded186,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 186,470 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 186,465 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 175,719 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 175,719 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 163,310 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 163,308 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 149,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 137,223 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads half worn

front number plate water marked

offside door mirror cracked

offside front fog light insecure

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 125,611 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 125,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack offside mirror glass

engine oilleak

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 May 2009 108,118 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside door mirror cracked not affecting the view to the rear too much

Fail 1 May 2009 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside door mirror cracked not affecting the view to the rear too much

Pass 30 May 2008 89,037 miles

offside front top suspension mounting has a little play

Fail 29 May 2008 89,037 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front top suspension mounting has a little play

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,705 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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YE03 LKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE03 LKJ, 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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YE03 LKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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