MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all prescribed areas slightly corroded
oil leak
sill cover fitted
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
all prescribed areas slightly corroded
oil leak
sill cover fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front wipers falling apart
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs heavily corroded in such case makes them dangerous
front wipers falling apart
Front disc's worn
Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front disc's worn
Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Both front wheels very close to rubbing on body work on full left hand lock, steering wheel off centre
Both side rear discs showing signs of corrosion around braking surface edges
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion around edge of braking surface
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear reg plate deteriorated.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY52 VPR is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2003 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 89,796 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY52 VPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LY52 VPR registered?
LY52 VPR is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 15 January 2003.
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