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J888 RCG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,641 mi
Last recorded83,641 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,641 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,754 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 48,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,376 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Slight play O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,543 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,357 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 20,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully check under body due to plastic covers

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 RCG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J888 RCG, 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 J888 RCG registered?

J888 RCG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is J888 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 RCG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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