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J88 LRJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,960 mi
Last recorded115,960 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 LRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,876 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,051 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 27,970 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 21,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,563 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 16,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J88 LRJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J88 LRJ, 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 J88 LRJ registered?

J88 LRJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is J88 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 LRJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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