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ST52 NVJ

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,892 mi
Last recorded161,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 161,892 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 156,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 150,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 140,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 140,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,725 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 114,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 93,325 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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ST52 NVJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST52 NVJ, 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

How do I check the history of ST52 NVJ?

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What year was ST52 NVJ registered?

ST52 NVJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is ST52 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 NVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST52 NVJ have outstanding finance?

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