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SK52 YBU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,224 miles

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre wearing low and on outer edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,119 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

O/s/r wheel buckled

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,119 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

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

O/s/r wheel buckled

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine and gearbox are damp

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,404 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,606 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,584 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 28,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SK52 YBU 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 SK52 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

SK52 YBU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is SK52 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 YBU 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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