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VE52 JWF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both arb D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split! Consider replacing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars also wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both arb D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split! Consider replacing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars also wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,770 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,966 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,007 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,007 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,125 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,586 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,455 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,750 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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VE52 JWF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE52 JWF, 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 VE52 JWF registered?

VE52 JWF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is VE52 JWF safe to buy?

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