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VE52 PDO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,638 mi
Last recorded160,638 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 160,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 153,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 141,529 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,873 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,698 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 131,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45zr17-94w blebed outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45zr17-94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45zr17-94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2019 124,300 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,268 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,131 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,521 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 80,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,828 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,360 miles

advise both front brake discs pitted inner face advise replacement

advise near side drive shaft inner boot security

Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,360 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front brake discs pitted inner face advise replacement

advise near side drive shaft inner boot security

Fail 19 Jun 2010 72,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear coil springs corroding in places

exhaust system corroding in places

handle to fold drivers seat forward is missing

nearside front inner driveshaft boot loose on shaft

offside front brake disc pitted round edge of inner face

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,380 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres down to 1.6-2.0mm 225/45R17W

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres down to 1.6-2.0mm 225/45R17W

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,689 miles

Front tyres worn down to 2-3mm

Rear tyres 3-4mm

Fail 1 Jul 2008 57,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn down to 2-3mm

Rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,070 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,502 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 PDO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PDO, 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 VE52 PDO registered?

VE52 PDO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is VE52 PDO safe to buy?

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