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YG03 VTC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,690 mi
Last recorded148,690 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 VTC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 148,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,280 miles

ECU light on

middle exhaust mount broken

radiator leaking

rear shocks little damp effect

Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ECU light on

middle exhaust mount broken

radiator leaking

rear shocks little damp effect

Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,252 miles

EML light on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 133,252 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 120,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

OSF tyre is bald on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 120,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

OSF tyre is bald on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 80,716 miles

front lower arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 7 May 2011 68,462 miles

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,318 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,318 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,608 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,339 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

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 VTC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG03 VTC registered?

YG03 VTC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is YG03 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 VTC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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