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VN52 NYG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,779 mi
Last recorded131,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 131,779 miles

all suspension components coated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,473 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 129,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 125,854 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 30 May 2018 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,463 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,237 miles

both headlamp beam images distorted

Fail 4 Jun 2016 120,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp beam images distorted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,725 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,404 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,403 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,420 miles

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

Play in front anti rollbar D rubbers

Fail 14 Jul 2010 89,419 miles

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

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

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

Play in front anti rollbar D rubbers

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,297 miles

rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,909 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 54,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,633 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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VN52 NYG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN52 NYG, 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 VN52 NYG registered?

VN52 NYG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is VN52 NYG safe to buy?

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