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RY52 WXS

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 WXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,836 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 125,836 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both less than 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,994 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,503 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,392 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2012 77,976 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 28 Feb 2011 74,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,166 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 59,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,855 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,193 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 54,193 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RY52 WXS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RY52 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

RY52 WXS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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