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RA52 GPO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 GPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,809 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside beam image poor

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,210 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,415 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

small stonechip to centre of windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2013 108,327 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mount bushes starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,645 miles

stonechip to nearside of windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,910 miles

corrosion to both rear axle mounts

stonechip in centre of windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,910 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear axle mounts

stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,790 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 75,643 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 66,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,192 miles

slight bind with nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,780 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 GPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GPO, 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 RA52 GPO registered?

RA52 GPO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is RA52 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 GPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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