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OV52 XTA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,389 mi
Last recorded132,389 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 132,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,361 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

Fail 11 Jun 2016 118,361 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid point joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp patterns poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers door catch faulty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,449 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 97,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine leaking fumes into cab from engine breathers

Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,872 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

engine leaking fumes into cab from engine breathers

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear exaust corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exaust corroded slightly

front brake pad wireing been repaired

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 42,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,752 miles

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

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 XTA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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