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YC52 VJV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,459 mi
Last recorded111,459 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 VJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 111,459 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,912 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 105,911 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,155 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiperblade torn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,552 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,603 miles

Nearside 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 Mar 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,319 miles

rear brake pads are at approx 2.5mm m.o.t criteria is below 1.5mm

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 VJV 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 87.5%.

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 YC52 VJV, 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 YC52 VJV registered?

YC52 VJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is YC52 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 VJV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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