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YY52 FFM

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,713 mi
Last recorded159,713 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 FFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 159,713 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,255 miles

corrosion to front subframe

front subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2021 155,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front subframe

front subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 148,134 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2019 148,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

front subframe rubber mounts deteriated

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

front subframe rubber mounts deteriated

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 136,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 133,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 129,423 miles

rear discs corroded

rear metal b pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 113,229 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 97,071 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 78,369 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,716 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 60,716 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,281 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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YY52 FFM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY52 FFM, 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 YY52 FFM registered?

YY52 FFM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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