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CF52 HJJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,535 mi
Last recorded182,535 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 182,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 181,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 180,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 180,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 179,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 178,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 178,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 170,467 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre slightly worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 157,990 miles

Brake discs corroded on inside edge (front and rear)

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,914 miles

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

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)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 133,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,884 miles

Oil leak

both gearbox drive shaft oil seals leaking

rear wiper washer inop

Fail 6 Dec 2013 128,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both gearbox drive shaft oil seals leaking

rear wiper washer inop

Pass 25 Apr 2013 125,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 125,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,721 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 108,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,757 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 89,434 miles

lip of corrosion on inner edge of front discs

small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall.not to cords

Pass 22 May 2007 85,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,525 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2006 75,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,012 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 73,012 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

both front tyres 3mm

wipers noisey

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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CF52 HJJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CF52 HJJ, 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 CF52 HJJ registered?

CF52 HJJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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