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YG03 KWA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,152 mi
Last recorded179,152 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 KWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 179,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 171,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 171,033 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 159,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 159,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 148,401 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 148,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 130,566 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 130,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 111,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 111,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,888 miles

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

brake lining wear indicator lit on dashboard (sensor wire disconnected at n/s)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 15,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,477 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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YG03 KWA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG03 KWA, 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 YG03 KWA registered?

YG03 KWA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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