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SK52 UNV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,806 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 78,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,366 miles

Rear shocker shrouds corroded.

Slight play in drivers side steering drumstick.

Fail 11 Jun 2025 75,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear shocker shrouds corroded.

Slight play in drivers side steering drumstick.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,015 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hub pipes , part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 71,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hub pipes , part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,402 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear shocker outer casings corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 65,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear shocker outer casings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,035 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shocker outer casings corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 60,035 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shocker outer casings corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,217 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 43,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,786 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 41,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,141 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,677 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,087 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 25,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,148 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,490 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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SK52 UNV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SK52 UNV, 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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What year was SK52 UNV registered?

SK52 UNV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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