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DA52 VCF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,670 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 111,669 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 106,119 miles

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

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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,588 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 96,347 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2018 93,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 91,311 miles

Rear exhaust box skin

both front tyres 3.mm

both rear tyres side walls and tread cracked

Fail 3 May 2017 91,305 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cat (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box skin

both front tyres 3.mm

both rear tyres side walls and tread cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,047 miles

exhaust rear boix skin correded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear boix skin correded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,112 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,018 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 72,753 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)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 72,753 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer skin corroded

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 7 Jul 2011 72,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,225 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded on friction surface

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 36,063 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 VCF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCF, 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 DA52 VCF registered?

DA52 VCF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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