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OV52 ZNH

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,459 mi
Last recorded179,459 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ZNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 179,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section of system (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack of system (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face os/ns (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 169,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face os/ns (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 163,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 152,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 152,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 141,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 135,399 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 135,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 129,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 129,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,285 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 110,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and worn edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,470 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,406 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,606 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 ZNH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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