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YY52 WPR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,790 mi
Last recorded156,790 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 156,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 148,244 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,784 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,621 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 21 Jul 2021 125,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 120,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,619 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,495 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,490 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,028 miles

Oil leak ()

engine /air vacume pump loose

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,044 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 96,044 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 89,776 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,515 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 76,726 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to offside front.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 64,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 57,073 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre sidewall been rubbed away not showing cord

Pass 10 Apr 2009 50,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 50,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,860 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 WPR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WPR, 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 WPR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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