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YU03 UTG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,557 mi
Last recorded144,557 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 UTG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 144,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 128,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 125,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed boot lid (6.2.B.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot lid (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 111,762 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil level low

Fail 8 May 2015 118,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil level low

Pass 8 May 2014 111,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,584 miles

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

o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 95,851 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 88,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 81,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,876 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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YU03 UTG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 YU03 UTG, 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 YU03 UTG registered?

YU03 UTG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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