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BG52 OUE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,815 mi
Last recorded163,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 163,815 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2015 160,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 160,887 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 151,663 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 140,016 miles

Engine management light ON

Front wipers have slight smeer

Offside front wing mirror glass cracked

Rear wiper not working

Fail 16 Jan 2013 140,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light ON

Front wipers have slight smeer

Offside front wing mirror glass cracked

Rear wiper not working

Pass 7 Jan 2012 132,507 miles

Air bag light on

offside rear and nearside rear discs very rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2012 132,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

offside rear and nearside rear discs very rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2011 123,708 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 123,708 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door mirror cracked

slight play in off side and near side wish bone bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2010 113,968 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 103,426 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 103,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Jan 2008 90,086 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 77,993 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 77,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BG52 OUE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG52 OUE, 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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BG52 OUE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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