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MT52 VUL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 VUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,536 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 126,536 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,363 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 114,363 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 112,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,216 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 108,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bothsides headlamps misted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,697 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

Fail 6 Jan 2018 102,168 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush bothsides (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by clamp (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,804 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint (7.1.2)

coolant leak

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,804 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint (7.1.2)

coolant leak

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,367 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,367 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust heat shild is insurcure

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,541 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,707 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,492 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 57,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,073 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 50,073 miles

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

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

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 VUL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

MT52 VUL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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