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VO52 FFJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 136,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 136,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 130,337 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 123,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 112,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 105,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 97,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,013 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 89,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 78,746 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 FFJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VO52 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

VO52 FFJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is VO52 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 FFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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