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VE52 PCF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,415 mi
Last recorded180,415 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 180,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 180,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 178,168 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 177,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 173,104 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe bushes worn

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2016 172,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe bushes worn

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 166,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 158,371 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 158,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 151,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 151,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2012 138,681 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 138,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,553 miles

OSF sill damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2010 120,553 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OSF sill damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 103,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 93,836 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,107 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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VE52 PCF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE52 PCF, 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 VE52 PCF registered?

VE52 PCF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is VE52 PCF safe to buy?

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