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LB52 FOD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,170 mi
Last recorded92,170 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 92,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,400 miles

drivers seat backrest not unlocking

Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,400 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat backrest not unlocking

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,414 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 78,402 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 77,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 77,505 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,029 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,734 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,494 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,291 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,291 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,622 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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LB52 FOD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LB52 FOD, 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 LB52 FOD registered?

LB52 FOD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is LB52 FOD safe to buy?

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