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FY03 BHJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 148,098 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside door trim projection

Overheat warning lamp on & signs of coolant leak

Fail 2 May 2017 148,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No oil on dipstick-added 1x litre

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

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

Offside door trim projection

Overheat warning lamp on & signs of coolant leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 129,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,896 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,500 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,142 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,864 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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FY03 BHJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY03 BHJ, 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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FY03 BHJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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