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OE52 XRJ

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 131,669 miles

slight cracking on n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 125,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,264 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front headlamp lenses becoming discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2014 110,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,243 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,189 miles

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

fluid on filter[not diesel]

rear axle front bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 84,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,750 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes slow to release

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,365 miles

Rear 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 XRJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

OE52 XRJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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