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RE52 VBT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,272 mi
Last recorded190,272 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 190,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlight switch temperamental

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 175,851 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlight switch temperamental

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 160,779 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlight switch temperamental

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 160,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlight switch temperamental

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 147,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2015 128,329 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 2 Mar 2015 128,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding (temp repair)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding (temp repair)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,666 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,666 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,364 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,364 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,207 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,120 miles

both blades worn

both rear tyres nailed and nearside rear tyre loosing shape

Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,867 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)

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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RE52 VBT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE52 VBT, 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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RE52 VBT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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