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OE52 XPO

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

199,525 mi
Last recorded199,525 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 199,525 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Banjo bolt washers at pump seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 191,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 180,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 173,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 155,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 149,646 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 142,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 137,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,882 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 130,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,237 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 122,237 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,282 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 XPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

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

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