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HJ03 CTZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 CTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,001 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,001 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,601 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 132,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f panel dented

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,747 miles

Centre exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 25 Feb 2010 109,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2009 88,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,364 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 51,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,727 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,727 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

oil leak

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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HJ03 CTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ03 CTZ, 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 HJ03 CTZ registered?

HJ03 CTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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