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OE52 XXB

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,545 mi
Last recorded103,545 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,545 miles

rear exhaust clamp/brackets corroded and broken

Fail 10 Oct 2015 103,540 miles

Brake servo leaking servo pipe (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine running erratically

rear brake pads look to be getting low

rear exhaust clamp/brackets corroded and broken

Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 91,507 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,075 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2011 71,370 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,466 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 20,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,692 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 XXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

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

Is OE52 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 XXB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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