2003 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · VU03 YYR
2003 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 193,009 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU03 YYR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/12/2023
- 193,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU03 YYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (VU03 YYR) between October 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
VU03 YYR Mileage History
- 05/10/2022187,815 mi
- 21/12/2023193,009 mi+5,194 mi
Average of roughly 4,293 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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