MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s handbrake low efficiency
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust corroding (temp repair)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
both blades worn
both rear tyres nailed and nearside rear tyre loosing shape
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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