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OV52 VSZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,735 mi
Last recorded97,735 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,735 miles

E,M,L light on

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)

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 4 Dec 2017 97,735 miles

E,M,L light on

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,613 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,553 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,539 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,201 miles

both front and n/s/rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,312 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)

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 VSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV52 VSZ registered?

OV52 VSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is OV52 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 VSZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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