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J100 CSC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,683 mi
Last recorded178,683 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 CSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 178,683 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 169,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 161,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,770 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 14 Aug 2019 152,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,983 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,899 miles

Brake Wear Indicator Light On The Dash

Slight Leak From The Exhaust Flexi Joint

Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,714 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted to underside of vehice

Fail 20 Jul 2015 111,145 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside and Nearside rear shock absorber covers missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,956 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,639 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre just below 3.0mm in places

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r shocker upper cover insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,369 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,802 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres /full length trays fitted

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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J100 CSC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J100 CSC, 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 J100 CSC registered?

J100 CSC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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