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BJ03 XUW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,899 mi
Last recorded198,899 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 198,899 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 198,899 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 183,543 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2016 175,046 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2015 161,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 147,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr light unit cracked

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2013 136,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,355 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has low pressure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 96,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 82,472 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2008 69,077 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 69,077 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 45,742 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on but not part of test

Fail 8 May 2006 45,742 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning light on but not part of test

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 XUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ03 XUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 XUW registered?

BJ03 XUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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