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OV52 YJC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,396 mi
Last recorded146,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 146,396 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,804 miles

Front tyres are both worn on inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to have full inspection as child seat is fitted

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 137,804 miles

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

Front tyres are both worn on inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to have full inspection as child seat is fitted

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre wearin on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,206 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 Mar 2012 97,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 87,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,128 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,014 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,014 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,971 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,876 miles

o/s/r @ n/s/r tyres low tread

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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OV52 YJC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV52 YJC, 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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OV52 YJC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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