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DE52 NLC

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,637 mi
Last recorded134,637 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 134,637 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 134,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 118,733 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm inner-rear bush split.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deformed.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From axle to wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle flexible brake hose furrells corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 113,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,934 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 110,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,733 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,625 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,897 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 70,885 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2010 61,997 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 61,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,709 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 47,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 30,831 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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DE52 NLC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DE52 NLC, 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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DE52 NLC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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