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BJ03 XBG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,867 mi
Last recorded186,867 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XBG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 186,867 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2017 186,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 180,111 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 172,909 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 172,909 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2014 165,719 miles

os handbrake cable deteriorated

os sill damaged

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

os handbrake cable deteriorated

os sill damaged

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 157,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front outer sill damaged at front jacking point.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 157,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side wiper blade rubber split at end.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front outer sill damaged at front jacking point.

In my opinion the off side rear brake disc is excessively corroded and pitted.

Pass 14 May 2012 151,888 miles

handbrake just within required percentage

Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,668 miles

Engine Air Intake Wet With Oil,Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn,Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded With Narrow Brake Faces.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,029 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Insecure,Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroded/Scored/Worn.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 147,022 miles

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

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

Auxillary Drive Belt Perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Insecure,Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroded/Scored/Worn.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 132,530 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, osf tyre well worn, headlamp aims just within set limits, osf and osr sidelamp bulbs slightly dim.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 118,764 miles

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

all brake discs in very poor condition + o/s/f judder

oil leak from intercooler area

windscreen chip

Fail 30 Oct 2008 118,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all brake discs in very poor condition + o/s/f judder

oil leak from intercooler area

windscreen chip

Fail 30 Oct 2007 111,415 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,415 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,109 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 76,109 miles

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

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

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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BJ03 XBG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ03 XBG, 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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BJ03 XBG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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