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LB52 JFG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,612 mi
Last recorded188,612 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 JFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 188,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 182,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 174,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 167,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,412 miles

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 128,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 128,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,531 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 110,614 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,614 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,668 miles

1x bulb out in high level stop lamp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and cut (attention required)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (attention required)

offside front tyre cracking(attention required)

offside rear tyre cracking and cut (attention required)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,001 miles

1 bulb out,high level stop lamp

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,045 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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LB52 JFG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB52 JFG, 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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LB52 JFG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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