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LY52 XMP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,436 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 113,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,663 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,905 miles

near side and off side rear brake disc heavely corrioded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,210 miles

front & rear brake discs worn but pads ok

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,034 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,034 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,016 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,411 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,396 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,376 miles

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 24 May 2006 29,697 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 XMP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

LY52 XMP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is LY52 XMP safe to buy?

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