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VE52 PNZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,013 mi
Last recorded157,013 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 145,874 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Front pads getting low

headlamps starting to deteriate

Fail 6 Sep 2017 145,868 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

headlamps starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 133,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,842 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 120,840 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 119,616 miles

MIL lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2013 119,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIL lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,018 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 111,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,750 miles

All discs in poor condition.

Exhaust system generally rusty.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,750 miles

All discs in poor condition.

Exhaust system generally rusty.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,570 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 70,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Allo brake pads look low advise replacement

Pass 22 Dec 2005 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 PNZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

VE52 PNZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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