MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal operation feels a bit spongy.
Corrosion on subframes & suspension components.
Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.
N/s rear height level sensor operating rod is working, but should be replaced.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Suspect from pipe union to caliper. (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal operation feels a bit spongy.
Corrosion on subframes & suspension components.
Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.
N/s rear height level sensor operating rod is working, but should be replaced.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Covers preventing access to some components.
N/s front inner driveshaft gaiter clip is loose.
O/s rear brake is binding slightly.
Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.
Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside front drive shafts inner gaiters insecure and leaking
rear TCS unit broken
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside front drive shafts inner gaiters insecure and leaking
rear TCS unit broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV52 YWA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YWA, 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 YWA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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