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OY52 VCP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,785 mi
Last recorded112,785 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 VCP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2016 112,785 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars

coil springs corroded

oil residue engine and gearbox

slight play offside front lower arm ball joint

slight smear front wipers

Pass 1 Nov 2015 99,164 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear discs lipped and corroded

horn intermitent

nearside inner cv gaitor perishing

nearside inner steering arm gaitor twisted

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind osr brake

slight play offside front lower arm ball joint

slight smear front wipers

various marks to bodywork

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,112 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 97,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,790 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,321 miles

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

Nearside 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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OY52 VCP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY52 VCP, 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 OY52 VCP registered?

OY52 VCP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is OY52 VCP safe to buy?

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