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OV52 VZW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,471 mi
Last recorded211,471 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 211,471 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 201,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 194,256 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 194,256 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 193,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 187,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 180,452 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 180,452 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 166,145 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 165,941 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 149,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 149,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 128,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 128,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2011 99,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear brake disc slightly scoured

n/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2011 99,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear brake disc slightly scoured

n/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,458 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,770 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 22,357 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE.

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 VZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

OV52 VZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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