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PF52 NKL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,322 mi
Last recorded178,322 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 NKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 178,322 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 178,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 178,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 176,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 174,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 172,362 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2019 165,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 150,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,433 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,648 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 118,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,969 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,969 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 102,419 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 102,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,806 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,302 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,425 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 34,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PF52 NKL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PF52 NKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF52 NKL registered?

PF52 NKL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is PF52 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF52 NKL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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