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OV52 WFP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,036 mi
Last recorded184,036 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 184,036 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flex blowing

Fail 18 Dec 2020 184,031 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flex blowing

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 161,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 156,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 150,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 135,789 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 135,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,189 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 124,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,005 miles

full underpan fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 102,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

full underpan fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,621 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 80,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,200 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 54,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 35,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WFP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

OV52 WFP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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