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MT52 LRF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,160 mi
Last recorded199,160 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 199,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 199,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 199,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 193,445 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 183,641 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 174,757 miles

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

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2014 167,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 167,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 159,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 152,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 140,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 140,354 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 123,968 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 123,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,554 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 108,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front discs corroded

o/s/r seat belt had child seat mounted in it

Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,315 miles

slight corrosion nto front brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2008 92,315 miles

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

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

slight corrosion nto front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,466 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,869 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 LRF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRF, 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 MT52 LRF registered?

MT52 LRF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is MT52 LRF safe to buy?

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