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SB52 PZR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,097 mi
Last recorded141,097 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 PZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,097 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 141,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,804 miles

All tyres on vehicle now over manufactures recommended five year use by date (recommend) replacing.

Centre and rear exhaust hangers/rubbers perished/broken.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear brake discs excessively scored/pitted braking efficiency severely reduced.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 139,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres on vehicle now over manufactures recommended five year use by date (recommend) replacing.

Centre and rear exhaust hangers/rubbers perished/broken.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear brake discs excessively scored/pitted braking efficiency severely reduced.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 139,090 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 135,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,297 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 132,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front seatbelt clasp cover damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2014 125,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front seatbelt clasp cover damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 116,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

engine management light stays on

engine oil level on minimum

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 116,599 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

engine management light stays on

engine oil level on minimum

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,888 miles

TCS LIGHT ON ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 110,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TCS LIGHT ON ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,937 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 100,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,113 miles

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

engine light on

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,113 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

engine light on

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,377 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 57,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,220 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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SB52 PZR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SB52 PZR, 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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SB52 PZR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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