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YS52 NFD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 NFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,889 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 91,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,636 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 88,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,296 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 87,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,590 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 85,590 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,950 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,352 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 64,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mounting is fractured

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,018 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 60,217 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 60,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread low at edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,927 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 29,430 miles

Both Fornt Tyres Worn Low and Very Low On Inside Edge.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 29,430 miles

Both Fornt Tyres Worn Low and Very Low On Inside Edge.

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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YS52 NFD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS52 NFD, 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 YS52 NFD registered?

YS52 NFD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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