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DF52 YJA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 YJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,238 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,635 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 55,916 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,136 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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DF52 YJA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF52 YJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF52 YJA?

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What year was DF52 YJA registered?

DF52 YJA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DF52 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 YJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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