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KS52 JTO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,844 mi
Last recorded190,844 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 JTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 190,844 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 188,294 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 188,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 184,117 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 184,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 179,782 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 179,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 176,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 171,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 165,597 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 165,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 148,588 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 138,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,385 miles

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

eml & air bag light on

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Jul 2012 130,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml & air bag light on

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 107,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,509 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 82,509 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 702,200 miles

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

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

headlamp swicth faulty {front fog light's stay on}

Fail 27 Dec 2006 702,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

headlamp swicth faulty {front fog light's stay on}

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,582 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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KS52 JTO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KS52 JTO, 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 KS52 JTO registered?

KS52 JTO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is KS52 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 JTO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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