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YM52 NVK

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 NVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,961 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 117,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 108,067 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,741 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 80,740 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,495 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 71,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyre treads on/close to legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

small chip in windscreen

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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YM52 NVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM52 NVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM52 NVK registered?

YM52 NVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 NVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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