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VE52 VTA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,490 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,490 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,234 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 91,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s & o/s rear brakes have slight restricted free movement

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,861 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,279 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 58,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,215 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 VTA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE52 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

VE52 VTA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is VE52 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 VTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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