free car check
OV52XWF
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration OV52XWF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
⚠️
93 Total Defects Recorded
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,107 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,988 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,086 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,079 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,690 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,572 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 29 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,256 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,406 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
20 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,176 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 29 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,103 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 29 Jun 202619 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,983 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,784 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,278 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,751 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2008 29 Jun 202627 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,770 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV52XWF was registered on 2003-01-09
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.