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RJ52 XSN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,729 mi
Last recorded183,729 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 XSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 183,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 183,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 162,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear o/s and n/s shocks corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 155,189 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 155,189 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,398 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 142,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 139,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leval low

Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,119 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 128,248 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 122,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 122,648 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing EXCESSIVE LIFT (2.5.B.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,911 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,242 miles

backbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2013 72,439 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 61,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,540 miles

corrosion on all discs

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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RJ52 XSN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 RJ52 XSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ52 XSN registered?

RJ52 XSN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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