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OV52 VMF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,704 mi
Last recorded110,704 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,120 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,442 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,427 miles

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

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,327 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,327 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,527 miles

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,524 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,370 miles

near side front level device arm broken.

off side rear tyre has an object stuck in tread shoulder.

small amount of play in steering rack inner .

Fail 1 Dec 2010 64,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front level device arm broken.

off side rear tyre has an object stuck in tread shoulder.

small amount of play in steering rack inner .

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,581 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread grove band.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread grove band, and starting to wear smooth on outer secondary tread grove band.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread grove band.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread grove band, and starting to wear smooth on outer secondary tread grove band.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 26,365 miles

Offside Front 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)

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 VMF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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