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DA52 OMO

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,503 mi
Last recorded199,503 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 199,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 183,509 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 183,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn full wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 172,274 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 156,043 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2017 155,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,393 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Chassis rail obscuring fuel pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,393 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Chassis rail obscuring fuel pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster mechanism damaged (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,060 miles

Front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,895 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 69,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,533 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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DA52 OMO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA52 OMO, 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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DA52 OMO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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