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MM52 FHS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,982 mi
Last recorded204,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 FHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 204,982 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 183,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 176,043 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has a "t" speed rated tyre fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2014 176,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has a "t" speed rated tyre fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 167,834 miles

n/s/f bottom arm ball joint has minnor movement (play)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,832 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 166,832 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 161,689 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 161,690 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 153,780 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 153,780 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 144,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 133,785 miles

advise brake discs all round rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2008 110,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,518 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,432 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,291 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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MM52 FHS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MM52 FHS, 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 MM52 FHS registered?

MM52 FHS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is MM52 FHS safe to buy?

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