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J888 CJM

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,047 mi
Last recorded175,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 CJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 175,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 175,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 170,397 miles

both headlamps poor images

rear pads and discs poor condition

signs of exhaust leak around turbo area

Fail 25 Jan 2019 170,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps poor images

rear pads and discs poor condition

signs of exhaust leak around turbo area

Pass 23 Jan 2018 159,131 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

OIL/COOLANT BELOW MIN.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F+O/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 159,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

OIL/COOLANT BELOW MIN.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F+O/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,145 miles

aux belt jumping about poss tensioner or alternator pulley

screen damage

Fail 20 Jan 2017 155,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aux belt jumping about poss tensioner or alternator pulley

off side rear tyre close to limit

screen damage

Pass 22 Jan 2016 147,246 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and misshaped in same area

slight screen damage

Fail 21 Jan 2016 147,246 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner plunge joint bolts loose (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and misshaped in same area

slight screen damage

Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,530 miles

screen damage

Fail 21 Jan 2015 138,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

screen damage

Pass 11 Nov 2013 127,928 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 127,927 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,425 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 86,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,188 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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J888 CJM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J888 CJM, 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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J888 CJM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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