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NY52 YBU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 83,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 79,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 74,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2014 71,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 71,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

traction control light is on

Fail 25 Jan 2011 51,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traction control light is on

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,634 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 16,587 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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NY52 YBU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY52 YBU, 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 NY52 YBU registered?

NY52 YBU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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