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VE52 XLV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,675 mi
Last recorded70,675 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 XLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,675 miles

advise rear tyre wear

Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,569 miles

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

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

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

advise rear tyre wear

advise tracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,157 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread (3-4mm)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,331 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 20,688 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake pads getting low

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 XLV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XLV, 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

How do I check the history of VE52 XLV?

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What year was VE52 XLV registered?

VE52 XLV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is VE52 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 XLV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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