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OV52 VNR

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,583 mi
Last recorded169,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VNR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 169,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hoses/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 156,126 miles

Brakes slightly spongy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 150,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing Offside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,837 miles

all brake pipes at rear coated, unable to fully inspect

dampness at o/s/r caliper by hose union

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever stuck/ not returning

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear subframe & suspension have corrossion

Fail 21 Sep 2017 142,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired disc smaller than o/s (3.5.1n)

Nearside front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake pipes at rear coated, unable to fully inspect

dampness at o/s/r caliper by hose union

judder through steering wheel under braking

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever stuck/ not returning

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear subframe & suspension have corrossion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 131,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 131,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,247 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust hanger is insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2015 118,247 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust hanger is insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,279 miles

Cat heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Small cracks on inside of N/S rear tyre.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 92,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cat heat shield loose.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,660 miles

N/S rear spring end of upper pig tail missing.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,660 miles

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

N/S rear spring end of upper pig tail missing.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,506 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,368 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 53,502 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate laminate peeling

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,920 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 VNR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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