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PJ52 VMK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 130,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,077 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,077 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,862 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 60,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,016 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,876 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,140 miles

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,504 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 30,504 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,328 miles

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

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 VMK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

PJ52 VMK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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