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GL52 VRX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear drive shafts corroding

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Feb 2016 133,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear drive shafts corroding

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Dec 2012 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,800 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 88,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,801 miles

both front headlights set low

childseat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front and both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges reccomend replacement soon

Pass 14 Feb 2009 70,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,127 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,522 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 VRX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GL52 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

GL52 VRX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is GL52 VRX safe to buy?

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