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MT52 LRE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,490 mi
Last recorded198,490 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 198,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d- bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (o/s & n/s) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Body panel corroded ( wheel arches both sides)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (undertrays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing) (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat ( tilt) mechanism defective

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

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

Rear Upper (o/s & n/s) coil spring mounting bush worn

Fail 2 Aug 2023 198,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d- bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (o/s & n/s) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Body panel corroded ( wheel arches both sides)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (undertrays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing) (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat ( tilt) mechanism defective

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

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

Rear Upper (o/s & n/s) coil spring mounting bush worn

Pass 16 Jul 2022 193,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 190,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 188,854 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 188,854 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 181,841 miles

(Under engine tray fitted)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 175,978 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 175,978 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 170,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 170,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 163,868 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 163,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 159,554 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 152,756 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 147,568 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 17 Aug 2012 140,567 miles

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

advise four wheel alignment check

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 140,567 miles

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

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

advise four wheel alignment check

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 123,164 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 122,294 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

grease leaking from offside front c.v gaitor

Fail 1 Sep 2010 98,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

grease leaking from offside front c.v gaitor

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 69,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,847 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MT52 LRE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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