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MJ52 WKC

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,098 mi
Last recorded157,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 WKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 157,098 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 157,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 147,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inbetween flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inbetween flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 128,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,607 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 94,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 86,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 77,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 56,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 20,696 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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MJ52 WKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ52 WKC, 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 MJ52 WKC registered?

MJ52 WKC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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