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LY52 HCU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 HCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 144,471 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,642 miles

The front brake pads are getting low

The rear brake pads are very low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust mount insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2014 131,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,241 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 129,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,431 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 127,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 126,019 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 126,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,082 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside rear road wheel distored

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,635 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2009 114,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,887 miles

fron tyre on 3-4 mmm

front brakes low

major engine oil leak

rear number plate tatty

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,951 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 81,213 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HCU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LY52 HCU, 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

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What year was LY52 HCU registered?

LY52 HCU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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