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YA52 BHN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 BHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper - very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two positions (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper - very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Very slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,516 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 positions - minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 73,190 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,434 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 71,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,053 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2011 53,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,343 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 33,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 26,190 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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YA52 BHN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YA52 BHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA52 BHN registered?

YA52 BHN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is YA52 BHN safe to buy?

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