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YY52 XAU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

227,587 mi
Last recorded227,587 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 227,587 miles

Engine management light doesn't come on with ignition

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 218,874 miles

engine management light not lighting up with ignition

front headlights light output slightly reduced

mist of fluid around brake reservoir

Pass 28 Aug 2020 211,362 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 211,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 204,489 miles

Central Front Under-tray held on with cable ties

Central Front sup-frame bushes perishing

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 195,990 miles

Body component slightly loose engine under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 195,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 183,436 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 183,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 166,613 miles

Centre Front exhaust fixing bracket weld broken. However, system supported

Front engine undertray insecure @ n/s/r of tray clip missing, screw fitted to o/s

Front number plate has some damage

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 166,613 miles

Centre Front exhaust fixing bracket weld broken. However, system supported

Front engine undertray insecure @ n/s/r of tray clip missing, screw fitted to o/s

Front number plate has some damage

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 151,640 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 151,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 110,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,869 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,869 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,730 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,575 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,575 miles

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

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 XAU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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