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GV52 OZR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,418 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 100,528 miles

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 100,528 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,002 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake bind on rear brakes

headlights deteriorated

vehicle lowered not standard

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,641 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside headlight deterioated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

offside headlight deterioated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,277 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges

n/s and o/s repeaters slightly discoloured

o/s wiper blade split

product on both front headlight lenses

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,148 miles

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

o/s rear tyre under inflated

outer wall of n/s front tyre damaged not yet showing cords

Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre under inflated

outer wall of n/s front tyre damaged not yet showing cords

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,787 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,762 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,480 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,451 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,120 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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GV52 OZR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV52 OZR, 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 GV52 OZR registered?

GV52 OZR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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