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OV52 YKC

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,559 mi
Last recorded134,559 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,529 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 113,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,073 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all tyres perished

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,131 miles

All four tyres are perished but not exposing cords

Both rear tyres are worn slightly out of shape

Centre exhaust mounting broken and system slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger rear windows and rear windscreen are tinted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,131 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

All four tyres are perished but not exposing cords

Both rear tyres are worn slightly out of shape

Centre exhaust mounting broken and system slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger rear windows and rear windscreen are tinted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,292 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plate marked

Fail 7 Jan 2010 70,288 miles

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front steering arm has a play

rear number plate marked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,372 miles

corrosion on inner face of o/s/f brake disc

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 YKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKC, 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 OV52 YKC registered?

OV52 YKC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is OV52 YKC safe to buy?

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