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OE52 XOW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,867 mi
Last recorded152,867 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 152,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 152,867 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 141,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,414 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 110,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 106,303 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 95,984 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 85,844 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2013 85,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2012 76,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 76,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 67,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 58,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 48,535 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 48,535 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 40,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,179 miles

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 XOW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XOW, 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 OE52 XOW registered?

OE52 XOW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is OE52 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 XOW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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