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VO52 DWL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,881 mi
Last recorded126,881 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 125,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2020 125,704 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked inbetween tread

Offside Front tyre cracking inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 115,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked inbetween tread

Offside Front tyre cracking inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 110,602 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have slight warpage (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,055 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s wiper slighty poor

Fail 20 Dec 2012 98,052 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s wiper slighty poor

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,466 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edge

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded on edge

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,736 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

split in both front tyres outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2009 57,191 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light lit indicating fault

Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,284 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,284 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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,613 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 DWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO52 DWL, 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 VO52 DWL registered?

VO52 DWL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is VO52 DWL safe to buy?

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