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OV52 YWA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,831 mi
Last recorded140,831 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 140,831 miles

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 ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 140,821 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 139,971 miles

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.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 139,224 miles

O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 139,224 miles

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.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,227 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 137,227 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 131,213 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 130,532 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 130,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 121,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,995 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,125 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 84,125 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,775 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,093 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 48,093 miles

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?

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 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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