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DX03 NJE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,471 mi
Last recorded192,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 192,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlight lens deteriated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bearing slight rough

Fail 3 Sep 2020 192,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlight lens deteriated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bearing slight rough

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror. ()

Offside exhaust clamp broken causing a slight leak of gas.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 130,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside exhaust clamp broken causing a slight leak of gas.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 102,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,227 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 25 Feb 2012 94,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,371 miles

Adv - Front and rear number plates in slight poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 42,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,097 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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DX03 NJE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX03 NJE, 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 DX03 NJE registered?

DX03 NJE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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