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AO52 ZNH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,980 mi
Last recorded206,980 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 206,980 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 193,353 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 193,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 176,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 176,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 160,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 139,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 139,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,148 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,616 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

offside front constant velocity joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,678 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 106,625 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 101,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 98,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 93,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 83,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,311 miles

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

front pads wearing amd discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,147 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,619 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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AO52 ZNH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO52 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

AO52 ZNH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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