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PJ52 URK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,636 mi
Last recorded163,636 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 URK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 163,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 161,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 158,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 153,908 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 153,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 152,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 152,979 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 147,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 138,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,001 miles

Both front and rear number plates have a slight tint to them.

Engine oil very low,just on dip stick.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriate on inner sidewall.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre starting to deteriate on inner sidewall.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 131,880 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front and rear number plates have a slight tint to them.

Engine oil very low,just on dip stick.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriate on inner sidewall.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre starting to deteriate on inner sidewall.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 123,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,922 miles

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 Oct 2008 102,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,498 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 93,495 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,901 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn.

front brake judder.

heavily corroded power steering pipes.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,440 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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PJ52 URK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ52 URK, 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 PJ52 URK registered?

PJ52 URK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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