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OV52 WGJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,339 mi
Last recorded186,339 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 186,339 miles

Central Rear Fuel straps corroded

Front Font N/S and O/S wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2023 186,088 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 184,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 184,615 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 177,027 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 169,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 166,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 164,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 161,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 152,685 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 142,960 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 142,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,770 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,952 miles

Engine oil level below minimum on the dipstick, addsed 0.5 ltr

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,600 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 67,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,913 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 WGJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV52 WGJ registered?

OV52 WGJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is OV52 WGJ safe to buy?

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