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FV52 UWU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 157,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 157,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak hose split ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,918 miles

front discs and brake pads worn front and rear

front head lamps tarnished

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel

o/s/f steering rack tie rod worn

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,918 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs and brake pads worn front and rear

front head lamps tarnished

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel

o/s/f steering rack tie rod worn

Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight lenes deteriorated

offside rear brake is hold on slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,460 miles

headlight lenes deteriorated

offside rear brake is hold on slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,971 miles

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2013 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are bald on edges - recommend replacing

offside rear tyre is bald on edges - recommend replacing

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,214 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low on edges

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,119 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,477 miles

advise both rear brakes very slighty binding

advise both rear tyres getting low

advise n/s and o/s front wiper blades split on ends

advise n/s/f tyre perished

advise n/s/r brake pads low

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 21 Oct 2010 82,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise both rear brakes very slighty binding

advise both rear tyres getting low

advise n/s and o/s front wiper blades split on ends

advise n/s/f tyre perished

advise n/s/r brake pads low

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,436 miles

alternator belt perishing

nearside front tyre tread getting low on aprox 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread on aprox 3mm

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,467 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 68,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,041 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,122 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 UWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

FV52 UWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is FV52 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 UWU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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