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EJ52 UMS

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,584 mi
Last recorded145,584 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,335 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition excessive heat to the disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,938 miles

Interior mirror deteriorated.O/S/F headlamp slightly low intensity.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 108,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,221 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 100,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,936 miles

Near side front seat belt buckle cover missing.

Near side front tyre tread on legal limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,253 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing but working ok.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,891 miles

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

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

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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EJ52 UMS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ52 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 UMS registered?

EJ52 UMS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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