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RY52 VSP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 VSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 89,659 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on outter tread and wall

Fail 16 Dec 2013 89,659 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)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outter tread and wall

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,947 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER DISC..

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,102 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 69,919 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil level getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Nov 2009 65,787 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 37,089 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RY52 VSP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY52 VSP, 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 RY52 VSP registered?

RY52 VSP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RY52 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 VSP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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