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OV52 YRU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,747 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear

tracking

Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

advise nearside front tyre wear

tracking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,105 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Fail 4 Jan 2012 114,077 miles

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

advise front brake disc wear

Fail 13 Oct 2010 104,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,234 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 144,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,457 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate fading

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 YRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV52 YRU registered?

OV52 YRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is OV52 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 YRU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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