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BG52 OZX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,220 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 136,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,116 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,721 miles

Please note both front tyres getting close to wear markers

Please note o/s/r hand brake slightly lower than n/s/r but n/s/r now locks

Fail 15 Jun 2013 118,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Please note both front tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Please note there is a cut to side wall on o/s/r but no cords showing inside of tyre and a nail in centre of treads

Fail 2 Jun 2012 110,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Please note n/s/r tyre is close to wear markers and fine crakes showing to tread

Please note there is a cut to side wall on o/s/r but no cords showing inside of tyre and a nail in centre of treads

Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,471 miles

slight delamination to rear number plate

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Fail 31 May 2011 100,468 miles

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

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

both front tyres have low tread depth and show uneven wear across tread area

o/s rear coil spring has heavy surface rusting on lower coils

slight delamination to rear number plate

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 29 May 2010 94,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 94,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 88,203 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 88,203 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 81,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 OZX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver 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 BG52 OZX, 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 OZX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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