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YH03 FXY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,784 mi
Last recorded191,784 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 191,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 191,549 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 184,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 164,424 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake backplates very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,105 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,105 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 79,798 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,478 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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YH03 FXY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YH03 FXY, 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 YH03 FXY registered?

YH03 FXY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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