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OE52 XPN

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,021 mi
Last recorded152,021 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 152,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 152,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,568 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 138,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,428 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 120,427 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,473 miles

Front headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge (replacement required)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 106,473 miles

Front headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge (replacement required)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,283 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,315 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,315 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,208 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,287 miles

engine bay upper and lower cover fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,388 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,388 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XPN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

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

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The MOT history for OE52 XPN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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