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OV52 XRR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,699 mi
Last recorded177,699 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 177,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

both sill sections damaged

Pass 4 May 2018 170,575 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 166,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 157,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 153,348 miles

Oil leak

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

strong advise advanced wear in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Jul 2014 153,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

strong advise advanced wear in offside front inner steering rack joint

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 138,412 miles

play in wheels

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 137,371 miles

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

eml light on

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 1 Jun 2011 129,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 129,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 115,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,468 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 96,468 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 May 2008 76,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 76,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing away inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2006 38,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

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 XRR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

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