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VE52 PNL

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 145,350 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2017 145,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive All gases out of spec. Exhaust centre joint leaking (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Oil leak ()

High level rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Wiper rubber split

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 145,335 miles

Emissions not tested Co and he gases out of spec, possibly due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Oil leak ()

High level rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Wiper rubber split

Pass 5 Aug 2016 136,848 miles

Front and rear no. plates deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,813 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 7 Jul 2014 122,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 114,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 95,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,876 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,093 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,358 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 66,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,666 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,645 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 PNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 PNL, 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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VE52 PNL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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