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OV52 VHC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,623 mi
Last recorded107,623 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,623 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,594 miles

nearside headlamp aim on limit.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,594 miles

nearside headlamp aim on limit.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,766 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,652 miles

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OV52 VHC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV52 VHC, 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 OV52 VHC registered?

OV52 VHC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is OV52 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 VHC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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