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RO52 LVG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,090 mi
Last recorded181,090 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 LVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 181,090 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2017 181,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2016 166,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyre s stepped on inner edges

chip in windscreen

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,023 miles

2 chips in windscreen

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 159,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 chips in windscreen

Offside Front brake disc very corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 150,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 143,190 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nsf tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 143,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nsf tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 134,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 134,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 20 Sep 2011 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 113,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,055 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,932 miles

slight damage to osf tyre wall

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,508 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 66,229 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RO52 LVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO52 LVG, 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 RO52 LVG registered?

RO52 LVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is RO52 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 LVG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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