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YS52 PPU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,544 mi
Last recorded191,544 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 PPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 191,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 181,327 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 181,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 169,399 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 158,123 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 158,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 136,323 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 136,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 111,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,468 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,243 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 75,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 64,795 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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YS52 PPU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YS52 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

YS52 PPU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YS52 PPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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