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YY52 VXW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,341 mi
Last recorded217,341 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 217,341 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 217,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 206,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 187,256 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 157,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 145,585 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 132,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug lamp on

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front outer cv boot slight weep of grease

slight play in offside front steering/suspension component

Fail 23 Jan 2014 132,057 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug lamp on

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front outer cv boot slight weep of grease

slight play in offside front steering/suspension component

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 111,545 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 111,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,762 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 100,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,754 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to frey on edges

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 2 Jan 2009 77,754 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to frey on edges

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,042 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 VXW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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