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OV52 WBT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,841 mi
Last recorded144,841 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 144,841 miles

Air bag light flickered on dash

Exhaust slight blow

Near side rear brake calipher slight binding

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 131,689 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,169 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 125,162 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,937 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 112,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 112,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 104,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,482 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small chips all over screen

Fail 30 Mar 2006 38,723 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small chips all over screen

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,383 miles

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 WBT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

OV52 WBT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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