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BD52 UXP

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,678 mi
Last recorded187,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 187,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 156,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Jan 2017 149,792 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust bracket broken mid section

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 149,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust bracket broken mid section

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 142,467 miles

front brakes in poor condition

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

os head light dull

Pass 22 Jan 2015 130,941 miles

o/s headlight deteriorating

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket coming away advise welding

front discs corroded advise changing next pad change

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly,n/s/f wiper split very slightly

slight windscreen damage

Fail 21 Jan 2015 130,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket coming away advise welding

front discs corroded advise changing next pad change

front number plate deteriorating

o/s headlight deteriorating

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly,n/s/f wiper split very slightly

slight windscreen damage

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,970 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The aux belt is cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,005 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 109,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,202 miles

Drivers seat tilt knob missing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,527 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,470 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,470 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has a few chips in A zone close together all under 10mm each.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has a few chips in A zone close together all under 10mm each.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 56,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 46,733 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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BD52 UXP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD52 UXP, 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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BD52 UXP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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