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GJ03 NZS

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 NZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2019 114,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VEHICLE HAS FRONT DAMAGE

Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VEHICLE HAS FRONT DAMAGE

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 103,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,881 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,685 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 NZS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

GJ03 NZS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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