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YE03 RWT

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,550 mi
Last recorded169,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 169,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 160,769 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES BACK BUSHES ..

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ................

Rear INDICATOR BULBS GETTING WHITE

Fail 8 Apr 2016 160,729 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened WORN CLOSE TO VENTS (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES BACK BUSHES ..

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ................

Rear INDICATOR BULBS GETTING WHITE

Pass 11 Mar 2015 154,155 miles

brake pad light on

Fail 11 Mar 2015 154,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 142,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 132,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various brake pipes at rear getting rusty (underneath protective coating).

Fail 19 Mar 2013 132,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various brake pipes at rear getting rusty (underneath protective coating).

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 120,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,822 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 23 Mar 2007 57,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,248 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RWT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWT, 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 RWT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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