2003 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · YV03 YZX
2003 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 173,869 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV03 YZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/12/2025
- 173,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV03 YZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (YV03 YZX) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not extending (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))”.
YV03 YZX Mileage History
- 06/08/2022160,794 mi
- 02/08/2023163,124 mi+2,330 mi
- 05/12/2024168,041 mi+4,917 mi
- 10/12/2024168,049 mi+8 mi
- 19/12/2025173,869 mi+5,820 mi
Average of roughly 3,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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