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HT52 OUX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,044 mi
Last recorded161,044 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 OUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 161,044 miles

HANDBRAKE 50% UNBALANCED OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BINDING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 158,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 158,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 154,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 154,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 152,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres @3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2018 152,186 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres @3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 148,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 148,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 145,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 145,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,475 miles

Auxilary belt needs attension.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs are worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear sectrion of the exhaust is corroded

Smell of fuel from the engine bay but can not determin the cause

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,871 miles

bracket broken on centre silencer

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,568 miles

Front and rear brake disc's slight corrosion on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2009 94,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake disc's slight corrosion on edges

N/s/f washer jet partially inop

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,284 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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HT52 OUX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT52 OUX, 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 HT52 OUX registered?

HT52 OUX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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