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OE52 XOS

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,738 mi
Last recorded129,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XOS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 124,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,285 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fuel tank straps corroded

both rear tyres on 2.0mm

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,657 miles

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Fail 13 Jun 2011 97,657 miles

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

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

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (195/65/15V Dunlop Sp Sport)

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (195/65/15V Dunlop Sp Sport)

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 61,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 42,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,121 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside face

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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OE52 XOS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE52 XOS, 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 OE52 XOS registered?

OE52 XOS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is OE52 XOS safe to buy?

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