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MJ52 WUV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,481 mi
Last recorded174,481 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 WUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 174,481 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 174,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 169,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 169,030 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 168,242 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 167,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 166,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 165,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,732 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 161,727 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossover (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking crossover (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 151,084 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 139,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr brake disc showing signs of over heating

Fail 26 Mar 2013 133,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr brake disc showing signs of over heating

Fail 21 Mar 2012 127,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 120,717 miles

exhaust bracket broken, but supporting section

Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,250 miles

hanger on exhaust centre section broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,900 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,376 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 WUV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

MJ52 WUV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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