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SW52 EUE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 EUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,931 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,931 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,548 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,548 miles

Brake performance not tested N/S/R BRAKE LEKING (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,468 miles

Both front headlamp lenses faded

Both rear axle bushes worn

o/s/r alloy buckled slightly

slight smear from wipers

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,967 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 95,266 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 95,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,196 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,816 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,901 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,592 miles

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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SW52 EUE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EUE, 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

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What year was SW52 EUE registered?

SW52 EUE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SW52 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 EUE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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