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SW52 CYK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,604 mi
Last recorded211,604 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 211,604 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 211,577 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AJACENT TO STRUT TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 206,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from centre flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 206,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from centre flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 200,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Edge slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 200,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Edge slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 195,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 187,603 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 183,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 179,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 179,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 169,289 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 169,289 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 155,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 140,274 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 140,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 123,374 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,711 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 90,657 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,473 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,316 miles

front brake discs worn(ADVISORY ONLY) †rear brake discs worn(ADVISORY ONLY)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 32,527 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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SW52 CYK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SW52 CYK, 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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SW52 CYK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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