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OV52 VZY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 123,187 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn And has travel (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread cracking ()

Nearside Rear handbrake mechanism sticking, just passed efficiency on brake test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear shocker bump stops degraded

both outer sills corroded, no holes at this time

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread cracking ()

Nearside Rear handbrake mechanism sticking, just passed efficiency on brake test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear shocker bump stops degraded

both outer sills corroded, no holes at this time

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,400 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,779 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,479 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,468 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,057 miles

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

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 VZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZY, 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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OV52 VZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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