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MW52 LZM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,546 mi
Last recorded189,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 LZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 189,546 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 189,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 160,843 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket broke' but system is supported

Fail 19 Oct 2013 160,843 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket broke' but system is supported

Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,791 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 110,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,600 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,532 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 86,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 73,570 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 73,570 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,997 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)

offside front tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

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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MW52 LZM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MW52 LZM, 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 MW52 LZM registered?

MW52 LZM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for MW52 LZM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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