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MC52 UHT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,683 mi
Last recorded106,683 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 UHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,145 miles

Both front sills have minor damage

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre bracket corroded and deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Both front sills have minor damage

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre bracket corroded and deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,365 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 62,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,067 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,067 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,033 miles

slight oil leak around filter

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear and wall crack

wiper blads starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear and wall crack

slight oil leak around filter

wiper blads starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,302 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear discs starting to corroded.rear pads starting to wear

Fail 12 Nov 2007 26,302 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear discs starting to corroded.rear pads starting to wear

Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rrear no plate starting to fade

Fail 8 Dec 2005 18,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 18,165 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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MC52 UHT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC52 UHT, 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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MC52 UHT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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