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OV52 VHD

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

185,503 mi
Last recorded185,503 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 185,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 185,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 175,707 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 159,130 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 159,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 142,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 142,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,213 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 132,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 129,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,212 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,258 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,105 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,122 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,556 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,556 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 66,898 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 66,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 52,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,650 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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OV52 VHD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OV52 VHD, 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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OV52 VHD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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