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EN52 LUD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,251 mi
Last recorded155,251 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes and reare ferruuls (3.6.B.2c)

car been standing advise nsf osr on limet

Fail 11 Apr 2018 155,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes and reare ferruuls (3.6.B.2c)

car been standing advise nsf osr on limet

Pass 17 Jun 2016 155,208 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill slightly corroded.

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

Service brake pedal has slight travel.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 155,208 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill slightly corroded.

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

Service brake pedal has slight travel.

Pass 21 May 2014 148,096 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 148,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 132,161 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 118,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 118,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,311 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 111,303 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 96,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,030 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 83,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,264 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,025 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 LUD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUD, 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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EN52 LUD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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