MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front WIPER POOR
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
rear silencer corroded
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
n/s headlight beam image poor
possible air bag fault
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
n/s headlight beam image poor
possible air bag fault
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge
o/s rear wheel bearing to be tested on retest
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
general underbody corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine undershield fitted at time of test
front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition(recommend replacement)
o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge (recommend replacement)
slight imbalance to front brakes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YY03 YCR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YY03 YCR, 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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YY03 YCR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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