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LM52 XHO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

205,327 mi
Last recorded205,327 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 205,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres are worn

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 195,263 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front suspension sub-frame is corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 195,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front suspension sub-frame is corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 185,440 miles

Exhaust system is corroded and central exhaust support bracket is weak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,226 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind while rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 158,438 miles

Both reversing lights inoperative

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 152,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

All tyre pressures low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,605 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 123,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,818 miles

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

trims fitted to the outer sills and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under cover missing

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner c.v gaiter insecure

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,412 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,412 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,628 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,798 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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LM52 XHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XHO, 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 XHO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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