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LB52 FSE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,497 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has water ingress (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

both inner cv boots, small clips missing

coolant low

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

exhaust corroding

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill damaged

n/s/f seat belt stalk plastic trim missing

Fail 28 Jan 2017 67,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has water ingress (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

both inner cv boots, small clips missing

coolant low

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

exhaust corroding

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill damaged

n/s/f seat belt stalk plastic trim missing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,857 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner cv boots, small clips missing

engine oil on min

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

exhaust corroding

n/s/f outer sill slight damage

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,880 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,779 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 FSE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

LB52 FSE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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