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VO52 MFV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,593 mi
Last recorded155,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 155,593 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 141,504 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Damage to both front sills

Nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

Offside door mirror in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,896 miles

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

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 5 Jan 2015 127,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 123,236 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 106,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 106,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,514 miles

engine oil on min level

near side rear brake binding slightly

rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,481 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,760 miles

damage to n/s door mirror glass

damage to windscreen

front number plate cracked

n/s/r seat belt twisted

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r seat belt twisted

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,959 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 68,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,769 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,059 miles

advise front seat releases missing

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 MFV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

VO52 MFV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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