MOT Status
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160,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shockers and springs seem weak (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shockers and springs seem weak (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine management light Inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLED AND CORRODED JUST BEHIND FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner arch lining insecure, rubbing on fan belt
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both steering tie-bars (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner arch lining insecure, rubbing on fan belt
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both steering tie-bars (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
centre exhaust mounting detratched from pipe at weld. still supported
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ52 USN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 USN, 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 USN registered?
PJ52 USN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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