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YE03 RTK

2003 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

216,693 mi
Last recorded216,693 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 216,693 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2024 216,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 210,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 207,861 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 205,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 204,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 201,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 195,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 190,079 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 174,851 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 165,702 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,082 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 157,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 135,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,640 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 124,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,686 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 110,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tye wearing on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,892 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,097 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,097 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,107 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 37,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,660 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 RTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YE03 RTK, 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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What year was YE03 RTK registered?

YE03 RTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is YE03 RTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 RTK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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