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Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on windshield ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap 'o' ring cracking
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on windshield ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap 'o' ring cracking
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap O` ring cracking!
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH glass faded (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap O` ring cracking!
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened susp arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in exc movement o/s/ rear upper bush (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engin oil leak
front no plate deteriorated butnot likely to be misread
fuel cap o ring cracking
under tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap O ring cracking !
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Sidelight faulty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly
Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
engine light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 EUZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 AO52 EUZ, 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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AO52 EUZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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