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YC52 LSO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,751 mi
Last recorded162,751 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 LSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 162,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 162,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 137,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 137,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint bolts touching hub (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose split (1.1.3 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,659 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 124,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load locking mechanism cover missing and open , area below has been taped and my have other damage under that cant be see on test (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Wiper splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2017 118,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load locking mechanism cover missing and open , area below has been taped and my have other damage under that cant be see on test (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Wiper splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,781 miles

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

Front brake discs badly pitted on the inner surface

N/S/Front inner CV Boot starting to deteriorate.

Slight gearbox oil

Fail 15 Jan 2016 112,400 miles

Nearside Outer 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front brake discs badly pitted on the inner surface

N/S/Front inner CV Boot starting to deteriorate.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Slight gearbox oil

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,890 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 102,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall splitting badly no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre has large cut to sidewall no cord exposed

Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall splitting badly no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre has large cut to sidewall no cord exposed

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,922 miles

both rear coil springs slightly curroded

front and rear discs slightly worn/curroded

fuel tank brackets slightly curroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,540 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 73,309 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 64,624 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 64,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,838 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,517 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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YC52 LSO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC52 LSO, 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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YC52 LSO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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