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RA52 EXK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 EXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,054 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 105,038 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside and offside inner cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cut and showing cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,283 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,283 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2013 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,247 miles

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

both front steering arm inner joints slight movement

offside front antiroll bar mounting bushes weakened

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 78,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

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

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

both front steering arm inner joints slight movement

nearside screenwash partially blocked

offside front antiroll bar mounting bushes weakened

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,538 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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RA52 EXK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA52 EXK, 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 RA52 EXK registered?

RA52 EXK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is RA52 EXK safe to buy?

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