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SV52 WWX

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,885 mi
Last recorded169,885 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 WWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 169,885 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,082 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 148,082 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 126,865 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,812 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box exhaust mounting bracket broken

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2011 112,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner front discs slightly corroded

lower engine pan insecure

nearside front inner cv joint boot burst

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perrished but has no cords exposed.advise replace

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded-advise replace

Fail 23 Mar 2011 112,147 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner front discs slightly corroded

lower engine pan insecure

nearside front inner cv joint boot burst

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perrished but has no cords exposed.advise replace

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded-advise replace

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,226 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to deterioprate

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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SV52 WWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SV52 WWX, 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 SV52 WWX registered?

SV52 WWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is SV52 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 WWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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