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LY52 JWK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 JWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,802 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 130,802 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,458 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 123,408 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,960 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,960 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,393 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,316 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,164 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 103,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,279 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 3 Jun 2014

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,053 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,053 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 81,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,607 miles

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,602 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,491 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 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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