MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim missing
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim missing
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim missing
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim missing
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too dim to see any patterns (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front subframe surface corrosion
rear exhaust box casing corrodedd
rear reverse lights not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front subframe surface corrosion
rear exhaust box casing corrodedd
rear reverse lights not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/n/s front tyres worn on inside edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight damage to wind screen
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FV52 HMD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 FV52 HMD, 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
How do I check the history of FV52 HMD?
You can check the full history of FV52 HMD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FV52 HMD registered?
FV52 HMD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2003.
Is FV52 HMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV52 HMD shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV52 HMD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV52 HMD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.