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LY52 OJW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 OJW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,952 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,610 miles

Front head lights fadded

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking

Rear solid brake pipes correded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,295 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,940 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,622 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,493 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,302 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,194 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 OJW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

LY52 OJW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LY52 OJW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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