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RA52 JNV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,957 mi
Last recorded66,957 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 JNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 66,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,402 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,078 miles

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly misted

Offside Front headlamp is slightly misted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,508 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

offside front flexy brake hose slightly rubbing

Fail 17 Dec 2015 30,507 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

nearside steering arm has play

offside front flexy brake hose slightly rubbing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,612 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 17 Dec 2013 25,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,738 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,059 miles

air bag light on

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,421 miles

both front fog lamps insecure.

play in nearside steering rack.

turbo pipe insecure.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 13,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2006 11,229 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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RA52 JNV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA52 JNV, 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 RA52 JNV registered?

RA52 JNV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is RA52 JNV safe to buy?

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