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OU52 XHH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,142 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,709 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 103,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,531 miles

rear exhaust box deteriation

Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,525 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriation

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,149 miles

Centre high level brake light has some failed bulbs

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre high level brake light has some failed bulbs

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs badly pitted/worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 68,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,597 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,597 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 44,350 miles

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

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)

advise all brake discs

advise high level brake light one bulb not workin

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,563 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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OU52 XHH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU52 XHH, 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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OU52 XHH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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