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OV52 VHH

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 123,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 120,826 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides, No Pattern Cast (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, Small Clip Required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger Split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Clamp Broken To Backbox

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,209 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong Font (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong Font (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,809 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,808 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,265 miles

225/45/zr17 dunlop sport 9000

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit (advise replacement)

Pass 13 Sep 2009 73,763 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,062 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 May 2006 38,279 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 VHH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHH, 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 OV52 VHH registered?

OV52 VHH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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