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SK52 XSV

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,492 mi
Last recorded85,492 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,488 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,634 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,663 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,656 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,631 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,716 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,576 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,565 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,508 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front lower suspsension arm bush starting to split

o/s rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,496 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 XSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

SK52 XSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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