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OV52 VVM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,098 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f inner tyre wear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,297 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,028 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,378 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,378 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,000 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,400 miles

Both rear tyres are nearing their markers.

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 VVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

OV52 VVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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