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RN52 JLU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

194,058 mi
Last recorded194,058 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 194,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 181,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 178,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 173,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 170,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 170,024 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 164,431 miles

Offside Front 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 25 Oct 2017 158,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,787 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs ridged

small cuts in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 24 Oct 2016 149,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs ridged

small cuts in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,331 miles

under trays fitted oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,367 miles

Nearside front tyre 3.4mm,,,,Offside front tyre 3.7mm

Offside handbrake arm seems foreward on stop

Fail 11 Nov 2014 127,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre 3.4mm,,,,Offside front tyre 3.7mm

Offside handbrake arm seems foreward on stop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 122,414 miles

Nearside headlight adjuster damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,219 miles

Offside headlight beam patten only just in limit

Fail 24 Nov 2012 118,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread may puul out ok or will repair.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,473 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 110,473 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 97,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,953 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 86,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs heavily lipped.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre has outer wall damage

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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RN52 JLU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 RN52 JLU, 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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RN52 JLU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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