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SK52 XBC

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,977 mi
Last recorded192,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 192,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 179,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 179,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 152,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 152,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 133,542 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 133,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,401 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 117,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 102,082 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,444 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 84,444 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,807 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,788 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 49,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

DRIVE SHAFT GREASE ON INNER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,050 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,543 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,543 miles

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

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

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 XBC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

SK52 XBC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is SK52 XBC safe to buy?

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