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OV52 XSA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,269 mi
Last recorded128,269 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,269 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,268 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,321 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 115,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,657 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2015 114,657 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard has been cut out (7.1.3)

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,649 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,492 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 99,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,015 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen chip within limit

Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen chip within limit

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,887 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 43,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,139 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 XSA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

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

Is OV52 XSA safe to buy?

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