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OV52 XTB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,319 mi
Last recorded101,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 101,315 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,849 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

airbag lamp illuminated

offside wiper blade splt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,160 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre slightly uneven on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 68,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,856 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise front number plate as is damage

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,908 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 XTB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

Is OV52 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 XTB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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