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LM52 VZO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

158,417 mi
Last recorded158,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 158,417 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 158,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 158,411 miles

Brake performance not tested NO BRAKES (3.7.A.1)

CAT BROKEN UP INSIDE

Fail 20 Jan 2017 158,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,991 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Both front tyres slightly perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

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

Off side rear tyre low

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate security poor

Fail 2 Dec 2015 151,727 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Both front tyres slightly perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

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

Off side rear tyre low

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate security poor

Pass 6 Dec 2014 144,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 144,977 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 130,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 130,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,693 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,893 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 83,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,415 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,680 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 52,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 36,704 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine oil on minimum

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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LM52 VZO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LM52 VZO, 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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LM52 VZO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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