MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
e.m.l light on
fuel cap rubber seal perished
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
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LY52 PXW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.
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