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AP03 UJR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,809 mi
Last recorded162,809 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UJR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 162,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated * (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough * (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,508 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 157,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,331 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 148,279 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine bay EGR pipe area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock cap loose and jangling (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEAR AND OFFSIDE, worn heavily on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in view of the bonnet (8.3.1a)

rear wiper hanging down

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEAR AND OFFSIDE, worn heavily on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working poor connection (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in view of the bonnet (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEAR AND OFFSIDE, 19+24"floppy (8.2.2)

rear wiper hanging down

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,669 miles

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

lower edge of screen damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,136 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,105 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

fluid leak possible air con

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fluid leak possible air con

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2009 98,983 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 98,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,016 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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AP03 UJR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP03 UJR, 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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AP03 UJR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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