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OV52 XZL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 132,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,931 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Screen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 120,885 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,378 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 115,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,626 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,580 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,580 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,531 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,418 miles

EML Light on dash

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Offside inner CV gaiter weeping grease

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,597 miles

damage to o/s/f outer sill

engine management light on

pitting to front brake disc inner faces

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,406 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,644 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,463 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 XZL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV52 XZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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