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OW52 DSO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,913 mi
Last recorded138,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage and D-bar bush nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 133,668 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 130,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged not likely to become detached

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 130,391 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged not likely to become detached

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,385 miles

Nearside Rear arch and door damage not affecting use

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear tail gate damaged but functions correctly

Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,381 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer torn , inner totally split all round (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear arch and door damage not affecting use

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear tail gate damaged but functions correctly

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,737 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged but legible

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,618 miles

Front number plate is damaged but legible

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,689 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,557 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,593 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 33,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,988 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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OW52 DSO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OW52 DSO, 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 OW52 DSO registered?

OW52 DSO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is OW52 DSO safe to buy?

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