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LB52 FOH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,208 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,144 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2022 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,343 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,663 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,385 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,204 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 66,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,416 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,689 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,967 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 FOH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB52 FOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB52 FOH registered?

LB52 FOH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is LB52 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 FOH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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