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OV52 YKA

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,099 mi
Last recorded142,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,099 miles

EML on.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,083 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

MIL on

Off side rear seat belt starting to fray

Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

MIL on

Off side rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 5 Feb 2014 109,708 miles

MIL on

Near side rear tyre starting to crack on the shoulders

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 109,708 miles

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

MIL on

Near side rear tyre starting to crack on the shoulders

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,290 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 97,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,302 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,634 miles

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads wearing down

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,558 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 YKA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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