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FV52 HME

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,872 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 117,872 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,373 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,373 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,715 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2014 74,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres signs of uneven wear

Fail 17 May 2013 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres signs of uneven wear

Pass 14 May 2012 61,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,648 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside mirror glass slight damage (cracked)

Pass 13 May 2010 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn tread on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 37,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,406 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 19,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,861 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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FV52 HME is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV52 HME, 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 FV52 HME registered?

FV52 HME is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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