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OE52 XPM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,862 mi
Last recorded125,862 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 125,862 miles

Offside headlight image cloudy

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

drivers seat adjuster very stiff

engine light on

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2017 125,862 miles

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

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

Offside headlight image cloudy

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

drivers seat adjuster very stiff

engine light on

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake line corroding , off side corroding slightly in sleeve

Offside headlight image vague

Offside sill damaged

Offside slight movement in steering rack/ track rod

free play in foot brake ( travel )

Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,998 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated operation poor(servo) (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken, reflector insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake line corroding , off side corroding slightly in sleeve

Offside headlight image vague

Offside sill damaged

Offside slight movement in steering rack/ track rod

free play in foot brake ( travel )

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket loose

Fail 3 Oct 2015 86,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp lenses cloudy and patterns vague

rear wiper blade u/s

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 69,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp lenses cloudy and patterns vague

rear wiper blade u/s

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting deteriating system still secure at time of test

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 39,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,270 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,447 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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OE52 XPM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OE52 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

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

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