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DE52 ODR

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ODR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,593 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all brake disks have surface corrosion . vehicle appears to have been standing for long period

Fail 6 Jul 2018 104,571 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all brake disks have surface corrosion . vehicle appears to have been standing for long period

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,911 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,627 miles

Oil leak

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

airbag warning lamp on at dash

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

centre exhaust mounting loose and rattling

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

metal fuel tank straps corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,806 miles

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust mounting snaped

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,796 miles

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

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust mounting snaped

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,290 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 16 Apr 2009 49,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,880 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 ODR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE52 ODR, 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 ODR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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