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DA52 XFO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

214,983 mi
Last recorded214,983 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 214,983 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 214,981 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 198,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 198,169 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face has chips out of surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face of discs have chips out of surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 182,091 miles

Both side indicator repeaters faded .

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear view mirror in poor condition .

Cracks in N/S inner CV boot .

Cracks in both outer CV boots .

Drivers seat belt slow to recoil .

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test .

Exhaust tail box mount insecure .

Fail 21 Mar 2017 182,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Both side indicator repeaters faded .

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear view mirror in poor condition .

Cracks in N/S inner CV boot .

Cracks in both outer CV boots .

Drivers seat belt slow to recoil .

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test .

Exhaust tail box mount insecure .

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 176,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped on back box but exhaust is still secure

Fail 2 Mar 2016 176,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped on back box but exhaust is still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2015 173,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 173,333 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 169,846 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 169,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 166,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes(surface corrosion)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 166,001 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes(surface corrosion)

osr tyre cracked and worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 162,046 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 162,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 157,822 miles

n/s/f cv boot slight weep both rear tyres worn outer sides

Pass 10 Feb 2010 141,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 126,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 126,355 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust blow on kat rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,628 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2007 106,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,320 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 XFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DA52 XFO, 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 XFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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