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MT52 LPK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,581 mi
Last recorded236,581 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 LPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 236,581 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 228,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers direct view

Pass 9 Mar 2017 217,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 204,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 204,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polish (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable rose end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 199,765 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 199,629 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 193,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

slight free movement n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Mar 2014 192,967 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

slight free movement n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Apr 2013 188,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seats fitted to rear

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 188,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seats fitted to rear

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 184,493 miles

n/s/f steering rose end slight play

rear brake discs worn/coroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 184,480 miles

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

n/s/f steering rose end slight play

rear brake discs worn/coroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 179,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 179,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 168,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 154,892 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 154,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 145,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 129,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 129,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 116,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 115,862 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 LPK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT52 LPK, 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 LPK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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