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YH03 GBE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,272 mi
Last recorded205,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 205,272 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 205,272 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 194,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 178,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 155,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 139,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,689 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 105,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 88,955 miles

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

Middle exhaust mounting,welding broken away from exhaust

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear discs corroded

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

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,955 miles

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

Middle exhaust mounting,welding broken away from exhaust

Rear discs corroded

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

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,176 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 GBE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

YH03 GBE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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