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YE03 LKM

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,951 mi
Last recorded164,951 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2018 164,950 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2017 155,624 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 155,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 145,007 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 145,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 134,723 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 134,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,975 miles

brake pipes corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

front tyres wearing close to limit

lower arm rear bushes worn

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 24 Mar 2012 105,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front brake discs corroded and worn

brake disc backplate at n/s rear corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

slight damage to front reg plate

slight runout on both sides front brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front brake discs corroded and worn

brake disc backplate at n/s rear corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

slight damage to front reg plate

slight runout on both sides front brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2011 93,295 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear brake disc very corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

strong suspicion n/s rear brake caliper been sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2011 93,295 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear brake disc very corroded

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

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

strong suspicion n/s rear brake caliper been sticking

Fail 20 Mar 2010 78,611 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,611 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,836 miles

two nails in o/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2009 66,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

two nails in o/s rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 47,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 LKM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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