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SB52 PZU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,859 mi
Last recorded155,859 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 PZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 155,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 147,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 147,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2013 133,866 miles

Nearside 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 22 May 2013 133,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 123,547 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 113,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 108,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,495 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,404 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 88,404 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,272 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,382 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 PZU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZU, 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 SB52 PZU registered?

SB52 PZU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is SB52 PZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 PZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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