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YG03 UCV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,650 mi
Last recorded181,650 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 UCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 181,650 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all inc front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both headlights poor beam pattern

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 181,622 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all inc front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both headlights poor beam pattern

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 168,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all inc front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 159,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Ball joint has slight play in the steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both inc pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 7 Mar 2016 159,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Ball joint has slight play in the steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both inc pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 149,988 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust brackets broken

o/s rear brake binding

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 141,734 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 141,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 134,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,818 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,513 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r light cracked.

under engine dust guard broken.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 105,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 105,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,589 miles

advise both front bottom arm rear bushes weak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,532 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 UCV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG03 UCV, 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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YG03 UCV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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