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SW52 EUC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,805 mi
Last recorded162,805 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 EUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 158,829 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 157,172 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 157,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 100kg o/s200kg (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 148,070 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 141,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,065 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f backing plate corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,122 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut,but not into canvas

Fail 26 Oct 2012 123,118 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut,but not into canvas

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,760 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front tyres wearing on edges outwith central 75%

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,115 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SW52 EUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SW52 EUC, 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 SW52 EUC registered?

SW52 EUC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is SW52 EUC safe to buy?

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