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OV52 VLT

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,766 mi
Last recorded160,766 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 160,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 160,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 145,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 136,993 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 136,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 125,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,650 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 117,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cannot see brake fluid level.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 113,404 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 113,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,843 miles

pin hole in o/s outer c v gaitor slight play in n/s steering rod inner joint

Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,843 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

pin hole in o/s outer c v gaitor slight play in n/s steering rod inner joint

Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,784 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,372 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 VLT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

OV52 VLT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is OV52 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 VLT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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