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YA52 BGU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,701 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,699 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,973 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 95,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,386 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,399 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 63,624 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 63,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,224 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre irregular wear pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,372 miles

n/s/f tyre on3mm tread

o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

slight corossion to front and rear anti rollbars by clamps

slight corossion to front discs

slight corossionto front to rear brake pipe at n/s/r flexi hose joint

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,031 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2005 21,310 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 21,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front 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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YA52 BGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YA52 BGU, 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 YA52 BGU registered?

YA52 BGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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