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YF03 EZJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,552 mi
Last recorded141,552 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 141,552 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2017 141,552 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 129,512 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber low damping effect

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 129,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber low damping effect

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 125,726 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 129,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 125,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 125,461 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 123,415 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 123,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,577 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 80,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 53,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 49,001 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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YF03 EZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YF03 EZJ, 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 EZJ registered?

YF03 EZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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