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DN03 JHJ

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,569 mi
Last recorded192,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 192,569 miles

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

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

faulty turbo

Fail 8 Jun 2015 192,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

faulty turbo

Pass 13 Jun 2014 184,107 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 183,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 164,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2013 164,238 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2012 147,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 146,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 130,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre spliting on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,940 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated and insecure.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 116,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated and insecure.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 102,011 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 102,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2008 90,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 73,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,484 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres going slightly out off shape.

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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DN03 JHJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DN03 JHJ, 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 DN03 JHJ registered?

DN03 JHJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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