MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front discs corroded pads ok.
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split.
Rear metal brake pipe coating starting to lift.
Front discs starting to corrode.
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split.
Rear metal brake pipe coating starting to lift.
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.
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.
airbag light illuminated
both front tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
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)
airbag light illuminated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
airbag light illuminated
airbag light illuminated
offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split no play at present
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AO52 XAL registered?
AO52 XAL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.
Is AO52 XAL safe to buy?
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