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AO52 XAL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,675 mi
Last recorded130,675 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sleeve corroded

n/s/f wing /door slighty damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

oil leak

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 130,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from mirror inside (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

n/s/f wing /door slighty damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

oil leak

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,601 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 115,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,655 miles

Front discs corroded pads ok.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split.

Rear metal brake pipe coating starting to lift.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,060 miles

Front discs starting to corrode.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split.

Rear metal brake pipe coating starting to lift.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 111,059 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front discs starting to corrode.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split.

Rear metal brake pipe coating starting to lift.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,680 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 103,169 miles

airbag light illuminated

both front tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 103,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,773 miles

airbag light illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2010 97,773 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 90,715 miles

airbag light illuminated

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split no play at present

Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 77,137 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO52 XAL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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