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CP52 JGO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,371 mi
Last recorded162,371 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 JGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,371 miles

brake pedal feels spongy

Fail 4 Mar 2021 162,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 29 Feb 2020 147,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.9mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front slightly corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front slightly corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,016 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,689 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,322 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,271 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,958 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake very slight bind an pads look low

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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CP52 JGO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP52 JGO, 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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CP52 JGO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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