MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
engine management light not lighting up with ignition
front headlights light output slightly reduced
mist of fluid around brake reservoir
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Body component slightly loose engine under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
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)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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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