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MT52 OJP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,935 mi
Last recorded146,935 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 146,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 140,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,121 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,146 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,272 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 94,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,490 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,675 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 58,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,105 miles

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 OJP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

MT52 OJP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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