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YH03 GRU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 128,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,076 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,066 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 56,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,108 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 GRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GRU, 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 YH03 GRU registered?

YH03 GRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YH03 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 GRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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