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SK52 UMY

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,055 mi
Last recorded167,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 167,055 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush badly split benefit given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush badly split benefit given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Nov 2021 166,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush badly split benefit given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush badly split benefit given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 141,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,139 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,409 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,348 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 94,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,551 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,630 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 87,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,630 miles

no exhaust mounting in centre of new exhaust

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,944 miles

Both rear tyres inside edge starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,177 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SK52 UMY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SK52 UMY, 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 SK52 UMY registered?

SK52 UMY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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