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FA52 AHZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,878 mi
Last recorded71,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 AHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,878 miles

Both front headlights have slight condensation

Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,865 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt casing damaged but still operates correctly

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 59,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,976 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,626 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,746 miles

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

cracking and deeep cut to o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 42,790 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,431 miles

offside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,951 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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FA52 AHZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA52 AHZ, 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 FA52 AHZ registered?

FA52 AHZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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