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GJ03 NZB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 NZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,889 miles

pads low

slight play in ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,146 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 118,146 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front upper mountings have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,493 miles

middle exhaust mount broke

Fail 4 Jul 2014 111,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

middle exhaust mount broke

Fail 29 Mar 2013 101,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 101,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,272 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken, exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 31 Mar 2012 89,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre bracket broken, exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,222 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s/f windcreen wiper starting to smeer

Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s/f windcreen wiper starting to smeer

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,726 miles

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

small crack n/s/r lamp unit

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,488 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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GJ03 NZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ03 NZB, 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 GJ03 NZB registered?

GJ03 NZB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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