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OV52 YTZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,673 mi
Last recorded135,673 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,673 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 126,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 115,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,796 miles

Central Front Upper wind screen small stone chip

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,524 miles

Exhaust bracket broken centre piece

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 90,881 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,486 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 74,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyres wearing on outter edges

slight movement in off side front of steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 33,421 miles

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

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

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 YTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

OV52 YTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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