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FY52 XYK

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

245,304 mi
Last recorded245,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 245,304 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 245,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 225,829 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 225,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 207,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 188,373 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Jun 2014 188,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 May 2013 169,549 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 148,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 128,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2011 128,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2010 111,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2010 111,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,451 miles

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

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FY52 XYK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY52 XYK, 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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FY52 XYK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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