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LR52 UBM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,910 mi
Last recorded110,910 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 UBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,910 miles

offside of steering rack slight play

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre is flat

Fail 3 Mar 2016 110,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside of steering rack slight play

offside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre is flat

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,332 miles

both front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front number plate starting to fade

handbrake performance slightly low

power steering pipe damp

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre is flat

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,613 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm and inner edges worn low

bumpers slight damage

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,577 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm and inner edges worn low

bumpers slight damage

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,458 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

coolant level slightly low

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front bumper slight damage

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,419 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

coolant level slightly low

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front bumper slight damage

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,302 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid low

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 80,302 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid low

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,749 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,922 miles

heavy damage to front number plate.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 32,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,823 miles

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

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

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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LR52 UBM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR52 UBM, 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 LR52 UBM registered?

LR52 UBM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is LR52 UBM safe to buy?

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