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OY52 ZSV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,474 mi
Last recorded99,474 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 ZSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,474 miles

both front lower suspension bushes worn

exhaust pipe corroded

front subframe bushes perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear no plate corroded

number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and cororded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and cororded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,863 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,106 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,319 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,935 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,732 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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OY52 ZSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

OY52 ZSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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