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LY52 EOJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 EOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,413 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 123,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 118,572 miles

Both rear tyres are perish

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 112,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,636 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,026 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel rim dented

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel rim dented

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,467 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,491 miles

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

frt pads getting low

o/s/r wheel rim dented

rear no plate discolour

side repeaters pale colour

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,491 miles

frt pads getting low

o/s/r wheel rim dented

rear no plate discolour

side repeaters pale colour

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,107 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing,rear pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,767 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,840 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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LY52 EOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LY52 EOJ, 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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What year was LY52 EOJ registered?

LY52 EOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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