MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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
headlight lenes deteriorated
offside rear brake is hold on slightly
slight play in steering rack
rear suspension coil springs corroded
slight play in offside of steering rack
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
offside rear tyre tread getting low on edges
play in offside of steering rack
front brake discs slightly worn
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
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
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
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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.
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