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YF03 EWZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 131,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,862 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,240 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Slight lift in both top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 107,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted over bay. (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Slight lift in both top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,288 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 97,238 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front exhaust joint rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front exhaust joint rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,852 miles

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,968 miles

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

left inner cv boot insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,259 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,288 miles

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

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

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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YF03 EWZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF03 EWZ, 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 YF03 EWZ registered?

YF03 EWZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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