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SP52 YTB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 YTB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 136,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 136,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 134,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 129,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust system silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2018 129,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust system silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,041 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise cracks on rear tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2013 88,625 miles

n/s/r tyre tread has tear but not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 14 Dec 2013 88,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre tread has tear but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,901 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 83,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,400 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,086 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,309 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,488 miles

0/S/FRONT TYRE WALL BULGING

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 23,200 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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SP52 YTB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP52 YTB, 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 SP52 YTB registered?

SP52 YTB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is SP52 YTB safe to buy?

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