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RY52 WMT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,585 mi
Last recorded166,585 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 WMT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 166,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres advance wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 166,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres advance wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 155,759 miles

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

rear silencer corroded /spair tyre flat

Fail 1 Feb 2016 155,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear silencer corroded /spair tyre flat

Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded and weak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 150,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust front pipe corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces,inner pads look low but do have sensors fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 144,137 miles

rear tyres worn and cracked

small nail in os/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 144,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn and cracked

small nail in os/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 136,486 miles

mark on front no plate

Fail 28 Jul 2011 136,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

mark on front no plate

Fail 27 Jul 2010 129,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low and discs corroded

front registration plate discoloured

rear brake pads low and nearside rear disc has been hot

Pass 27 Jul 2010 129,527 miles

front brake pads low and discs corroded

front registration plate discoloured

rear brake pads low and nearside rear disc has been hot

Fail 27 Jul 2009 122,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 122,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 117,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 103,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 86,209 miles

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 WMT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

RY52 WMT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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