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LY52 JVT

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 JVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

oil warning on dash

travel foot brake

Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,961 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

oil warning on dash

travel foot brake

Pass 13 May 2025 120,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

eml on

fuel cap seal perished

oil warning on dash

wipers smearing

Fail 12 May 2025 120,107 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

eml on

fuel cap seal perished

oil warning on dash

rear callipers/cables sticking

wipers smearing

Pass 13 May 2024 118,839 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,137 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,186 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,455 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing round inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,455 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing round inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,380 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 JVT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LY52 JVT, 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 LY52 JVT?

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What year was LY52 JVT registered?

LY52 JVT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is LY52 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 JVT shows 27 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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