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OV52 VTK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,539 mi
Last recorded155,539 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 155,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 151,685 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 151,685 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 146,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 146,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 129,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,060 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 78,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,329 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 31,329 miles

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

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 VTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

OV52 VTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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