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SK52 XAR

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,346 mi
Last recorded175,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 175,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 175,346 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 172,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 125,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

offside rear brake disc excessivly rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2014 168,789 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rears and both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 168,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rears and both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 159,764 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre low and has a slight cut on inner side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 148,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 148,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 137,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 127,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,617 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 XAR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

SK52 XAR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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