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PJ52 USN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 USN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 160,838 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 156,378 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 156,376 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 149,156 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,552 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 144,550 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,680 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 138,680 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,408 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,535 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,366 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,957 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,840 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,212 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,449 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,448 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting detratched from pipe at weld. still supported

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,744 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,092 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,182 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,883 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,177 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 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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