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OV52 XSY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,950 mi
Last recorded116,950 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 116,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 116,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,886 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre cracking.

Advise both rear brake discs corrorded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f wiper smearing.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,879 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to its limit

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,488 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,730 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 XSY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

OV52 XSY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is OV52 XSY safe to buy?

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