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YY52 UJD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 UJD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 131,679 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And All Attaching Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Cap Seal Is Slightly Perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And All Attaching Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-Chassis Corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2025 130,566 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering rack leak oil

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 130,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all over sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering rack leak oil

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Both top suspension mount movement

General under body/suspension corrosion

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill damage + corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 129,501 miles

Exhaust Is Corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wiper Blades Are Slightly Smearing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Driveshaft's Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill's Are Corroded On Both Sides

Pass 8 Mar 2023 128,527 miles

Central Exhaust Heatsheild Is slightly Insecure / Rattling

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Coolant Is Overfilled (Above Maximum)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal is Perishing

Gearbox Noisy When Wheels are Rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/45R17 (Worn on Edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail In Shoulder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,497 miles

Front Power steering component leaking When Turning wheels Roughly, Fluid Is Leaking From Reservoir Bottle (Leaking through Lid) (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust Heatsheild Is slightly Insecure / Rattling

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Coolant Is Overfilled (Above Maximum)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal is Perishing

Gearbox Noisy When Wheels are Rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/45R17 (Worn on Edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Is Corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail In Shoulder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,413 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,108 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 119,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 113,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

rear btake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,478 miles

rear btake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,119 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 113,162 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge!

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,302 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,818 miles

Near-side rear tyre was deflated (5psi)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 89,818 miles

Near-side rear tyre was deflated (5psi)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,553 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 42,623 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 UJD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJD, 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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YY52 UJD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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