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VO52 AXG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,774 mi
Last recorded172,774 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 AXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 172,774 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 172,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 161,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 161,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,282 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 152,282 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,890 miles

Drivers window won't operate .

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in both anti roll bar "D" bushes

fuel tank straps rusting

Fail 28 Apr 2016 143,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Drivers window won't operate .

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in both anti roll bar "D" bushes

fuel tank straps rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2015 134,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 130,613 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 125,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 116,171 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 116,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,490 miles

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

alt belt tensioner weak

exhaust has small holes in the seam around cat

frount and rear discs corroding

nsf roll bar bush worn (knocking)

rear tyres to 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,490 miles

alt belt tensioner weak

exhaust has small holes in the seam around cat

frount and rear discs corroding

nsf roll bar bush worn (knocking)

rear tyres to 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,978 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,542 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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VO52 AXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO52 AXG, 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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VO52 AXG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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