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OV52 VOM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,052 mi
Last recorded186,052 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 186,052 miles

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2016 177,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 163,152 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 163,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade incorrect length

Pass 1 Aug 2014 156,388 miles

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

nearside front c/v gaiter leaking grease

offside front tyre side wall damaged.

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 136,755 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

SUSPENSION GAITORS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 6 Aug 2013 136,755 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

SUSPENSION GAITORS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 30 May 2012 119,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 119,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,528 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,437 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 64,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 64,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded around edges

Pass 21 May 2007 49,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,549 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 VOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

OV52 VOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is OV52 VOM safe to buy?

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