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BJ03 ZRP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,888 mi
Last recorded127,888 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 118,668 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 110,666 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 95,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear tyres starting to wear on the edges

Fail 5 Jan 2013 95,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,099 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,140 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,103 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,769 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZRP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 BJ03 ZRP, 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 BJ03 ZRP registered?

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

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