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GL52 MZD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 MZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 90,187 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S--O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,895 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,661 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 64,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,520 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,111 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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GL52 MZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GL52 MZD, 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 GL52 MZD registered?

GL52 MZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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