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MT52 LFM

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 LFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake slightly high

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 114,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake slightly high

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,478 miles

Handbrake req only just met

Headlamps misty

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody & Suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box or engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 86,132 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four front and back (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box or engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,944 miles

Front wiper blades smearing?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,944 miles

Front wiper blades smearing?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,159 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,159 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear indicators not flashing at all. (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,237 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket loose?

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,964 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Front exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

O/S/R Lamp unit cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,964 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Front exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

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

O/S/R Lamp unit cracked

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,436 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,036 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,996 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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MT52 LFM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT52 LFM, 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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MT52 LFM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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