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LD52 FMU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,298 mi
Last recorded160,298 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 FMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 160,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pipes showing corrosion

x4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2012 151,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 148,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 140,181 miles

Air Filter insecure

N/S/F seat lever missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 140,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Air Filter insecure

N/S/F seat lever missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 114,775 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 114,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 86,615 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 75,115 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE STICKING

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 75,115 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE STICKING

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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LD52 FMU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LD52 FMU, 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 LD52 FMU registered?

LD52 FMU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is LD52 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 FMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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