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BT52 JVP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,258 mi
Last recorded170,258 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 170,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 170,258 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

long travel on foot brake

Pass 5 Oct 2020 161,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 152,016 miles

1x bulb not working on the high level brake light

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

front wipers smeary

offside front headlight slightly cloudy

offside front shock absorber is leaking slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2017 152,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp corroded away (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1x bulb not working on the high level brake light

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

front wipers smeary

offside front headlight slightly cloudy

offside front shock absorber is leaking slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,374 miles

offside front ball joint boot perishing

offside front headlight is cloudy and has a weak pattern

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2015 142,342 miles

front wipers smeary

offside front ball joint dust cover perishing

offside front headlight cloudy and has a weak pattern

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2015 142,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeary

offside front ball joint dust cover perishing

offside front headlight cloudy and has a weak pattern

rear number plate cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2014 137,795 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 137,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 133,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,252 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,155 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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BT52 JVP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT52 JVP, 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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BT52 JVP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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