MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure mountings broken (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear number plate poor security
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear number plate poor security
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front wheel centre caps missing
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
front fog lamps stay on permanent
o/s mirror deteriorating
rear washer not working
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front wheel centre caps missing
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
front fog lamps stay on permanent
o/s mirror deteriorating
rear washer not working
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wheel centre caps missing
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
damage to front bumper and grille
engine under tray damaged
exhaust deteriorating
front fog lamps stay on (new switch needed)
front number plate cracked
outer cv boots perishing
rear washer not working
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wheel centre caps missing
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
damage to front bumper and grille
engine under tray damaged
exhaust deteriorating
front fog lamps stay on (new switch needed)
front number plate cracked
front wiper blades judder
outer cv boots perishing
rear washer not working
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front bumper damaged
front fog lights will not turn off, (switch fault)
front number plate cracked
n/s/f wheel centre cap missing
rear washer not working
front bumper damaged
front fog lights will not turn off, (switch fault)
front number plate cracked
n/s/f wheel centre cap missing
rear washer not working
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
damage to front bumper
rear washer not working
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
front number plate loose
o/s/f outer cv boot perishing
rear washer not working
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cracks in front windscreen
rear washer not working
Oil leak
advice tracking check
chips in front windscreen
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear brake discs corroding
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
advice tracking check
chips in front windscreen
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear brake discs corroding
centre exhaust mount corroded
rear washer not working
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mount corroded
rear washer not working
chips in windscreen
exhaust mounts corroding
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
chips in windscreen
exhaust mounts corroding
cracks in front screen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
various chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
various chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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OV52 YNM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 OV52 YNM, 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 YNM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 2003.
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