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DV52 VSM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,907 mi
Last recorded166,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VSM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 166,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 157,364 miles

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

rear shocker covers corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 157,361 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2016 137,184 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust blow

front side lights dim

oil leak

trays insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2016 137,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust blow

front side lights dim

oil leak

trays insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,565 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edge and close to wear limit !!!!!

coil spring corroded but still complete !!!

exhaust corroded and slight blow !!!!

n/s headlight wet inside !!!!

o/s/f wish bone rear bush slight deterioration !!!!

Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,043 miles

exhaust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear suspension slight corrosion

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slight deterioration ???

o/s/r tyre close to wear limit

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

some braake pipes covered in grease makeing hard to inspect

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,968 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect ??

coil springs corroded but still complete >>?

slight corrosion under body ???

Fail 10 Aug 2012 99,498 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,118 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,529 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 28 Jun 2006 39,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise that both rear brakes are sticking,binding

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,332 miles

Advis bothe rear brakes are sticking.binding ,ETC

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DV52 VSM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV52 VSM, 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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DV52 VSM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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