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VN52 NTX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 102,497 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear lens broken

Fail 10 May 2010 102,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside repeaters faded

Nearside outer cv boot leaking

Nearside rear light lens broke

Offside front indicator faded

Offside front strut top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,085 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm tread

one high level stoplamp bulb not working

side repeaters slightly faded in colour

stonechips to drivers windscreen swept area

tyres wearing on shoulders

undertrays obscuring various component checks

wear/play to steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2008 85,085 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm tread

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm tread

one high level stoplamp bulb not working

side repeaters slightly faded in colour

stonechips to drivers windscreen swept area

tyres wearing on shoulders

undertrays obscuring various component checks

wear/play to steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,691 miles

play in rack

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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VN52 NTX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN52 NTX, 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 VN52 NTX registered?

VN52 NTX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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