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OE52 XRG

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,134 mi
Last recorded187,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XRG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 187,134 miles

exhaust has slight blow

headlamps faded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 177,706 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 177,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure nut missing (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 173,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 160,733 miles

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

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

Rear tyres mis-shaping

Unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down

Fail 19 Dec 2013 160,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres mis-shaping

Unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down

Fail 19 Dec 2012 146,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 146,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,044 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 132,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front wipers split slightly but clear the wind screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake discs lipped slightly and show slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 114,684 miles

Rear brake pipe to flexi clips through rear axle missing. pipes insecure. (has movement)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 114,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Brake discs heavily pitted and scored.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle bushes de-bonding and have slight movement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,892 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,242 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 69,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated (cracked).

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 XRG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

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

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