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EN52 ATU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,802 mi
Last recorded142,802 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 ATU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 142,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 114,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,685 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,089 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,492 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,738 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads low//front discs starting to lip

n/s/f track rod has slight play in inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,108 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 1 Feb 2007 44,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,841 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EN52 ATU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 EN52 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

EN52 ATU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is EN52 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 ATU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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