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YH03 UPY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,384 mi
Last recorded189,384 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 189,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall split but cords not visible

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper split

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to o/s outer door sill

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,481 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both outer door sills damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2016 179,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated

both outer door sills damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2015 167,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 159,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front sill dented

offside front inner wheel rim distorted

offside front inner wheel rim distorted

offside front sill damaged

rear number plate loose

rear top shock absorber shrouds detatched

Pass 30 Aug 2013 148,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sills damaged at front

nearside rear brake sticky

rear registration plate loose

rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Pass 23 Aug 2012 138,607 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded and worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,503 miles

rear brake discs in poor rusty and worn condition.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 107,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,140 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate.

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 6 Sep 2008 74,877 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare tyre flat with 3nails in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,908 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat with 3nails in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front wiper blades becoming worn

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,698 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 UPY 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 76.5%.

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 UPY, 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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YH03 UPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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