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LY52 VPX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,385 mi
Last recorded46,385 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,385 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,495 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 37,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,442 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 VPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 VPX registered?

LY52 VPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is LY52 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 VPX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY52 VPX have outstanding finance?

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