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MT52 VUK

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,714 mi
Last recorded122,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 VUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,714 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 122,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 113,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,343 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 106,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 114,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,613 miles

Air bag light emitting.

High level brake/stop light part working

Offside & Nearside front lower wishbone X 2 (rear) bush bonding beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,490 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,674 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,475 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 48,328 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 VUK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT52 VUK registered?

MT52 VUK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is MT52 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 VUK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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