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OV52 WDZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,856 mi
Last recorded137,856 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 137,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2022 137,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,277 miles

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

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

all discs pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 116,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,693 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,432 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,750 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,398 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,638 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,036 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,036 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,168 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,443 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 WDZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red 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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

OV52 WDZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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