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LY52 WHW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 WHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,864 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 68,860 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s & n/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 63,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,896 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,334 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,143 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 54,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,592 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2013 51,580 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted to offside rear

front and rear tyres worn very low

nearside inner c.v. boot starting to leaks

objects hanging from rear view mirror should be removed

rear indicators faded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,498 miles

brake disc's corroded and lipped

front no plate damaged

n/s inner cv gaiter poorly secured

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 44,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2010 41,241 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2009 38,706 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2009 38,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,911 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 WHW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

LY52 WHW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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