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EN52 ASX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 ASX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 83,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,312 miles

Rear Underside of vehicle coated in underseal including brake pipes & ferrules.

Fail 18 Mar 2025 77,302 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Underside of vehicle coated in underseal including brake pipes & ferrules.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,423 miles

Vehicle has been (Under sealed)

Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,581 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,469 miles

Nearside Front play in top suspension strut mounting

Offside Front play in top suspension strut mounting

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,165 miles

long travel at footbrake

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

OSF suspension top mount has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 61,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

OSF suspension top mount has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,920 miles

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 53,616 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,295 miles

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

Oil leak

Signs of dried coolant.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Signs of dried coolant.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 37,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,940 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,075 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 26,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noise from n/s/f inner cv joint

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,735 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,712 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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EN52 ASX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EN52 ASX, 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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What year was EN52 ASX registered?

EN52 ASX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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