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OV52 VSU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 144,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroded and sill's soft

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,057 miles

OFFSIDE INNER TRACK-ROD WORN//BORDERLINE PASS//REQ ATTENTION

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM-STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing May need replaced soon!! (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing May need replaced soon!! (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 116,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 111,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 111,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,030 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,740 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,412 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 87,412 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,491 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 64,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,085 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,445 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 VSU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

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

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