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LY52 PXW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,284 mi
Last recorded167,284 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 PXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 167,284 miles

3 bulbs in centre stop lamp not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 167,284 miles

3 bulbs in centre stop lamp not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 157,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 157,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 148,658 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers and very worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

Fail 5 May 2017 237,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers and very worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

Pass 18 May 2016 138,675 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

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

e.m.l light on

fuel cap rubber seal perished

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 138,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on the tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

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

e.m.l light on

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 15 May 2015 129,070 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

e.m.l light on

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Fail 15 May 2015 129,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

e.m.l light on

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Fail 19 May 2014 120,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 120,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 111,551 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 111,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2012 101,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer tyre side walls cracking

engine management light on dash

Pass 18 May 2011 92,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front wipers slightly smearing

high level brake light not working x1 bulb

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 14 May 2010 80,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

high level not working x1 bulb

Fail 13 May 2010 80,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

high level not working x1 bulb

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,764 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 PXW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

LY52 PXW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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