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VN52 TWX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 TWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

subframe weld repairs seem ok heavily sealed

Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,006 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front arms rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,002 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front arms rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,177 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,724 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2012 79,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2011 72,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2010 66,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2008 59,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2007 51,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 42,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,016 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 31,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 30,814 miles

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

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

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

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 TWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN52 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

VN52 TWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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