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Y18 JCS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,235 mi
Last recorded138,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 138,235 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 138,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 134,310 miles

covers fitted

rear prop coupling rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,680 miles

Chips in windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,776 miles

4x4

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 111,776 miles

4x4

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,184 miles

4x4 Brake test result: Service 62%l Park 21%.

CO Reading is ON allowed limits.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,184 miles

4x4 Brake test result: Service 62%l Park 21%.

CO Reading is ON allowed limits.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses slightly opaque

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,620 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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Y18 JCS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y18 JCS, 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 Y18 JCS registered?

Y18 JCS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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