MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres worn inner edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear from brake pipe to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad warning light
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Play in top strut mounts both sides
Power steering pipes corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower [rear] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Both front tyres worn inner edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear from brake pipe to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad warning light
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Play in top strut mounts both sides
Power steering pipes corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower [rear] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases getting weak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases getting weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and both starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and both starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres badly cracked
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear bumper broken
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres badly cracked
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear bumper broken
brake pad warning light is on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust mount broken
rear axle corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust mount broken
rear axle corroded
N/s/r brake binding slightly.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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LY52 JWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 JWK, 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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LY52 JWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.
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