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AX52 JUT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

174,509 mi
Last recorded174,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 JUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 174,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 165,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 154,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 141,668 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 128,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 114,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 103,823 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 97,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,329 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,131 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,380 miles

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

slight side wall damage to nerarside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,399 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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AX52 JUT 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 93.3%.

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 AX52 JUT, 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 AX52 JUT registered?

AX52 JUT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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