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J22 EDF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,992 mi
Last recorded170,992 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 EDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 170,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 162,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 162,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 154,548 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 154,548 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 147,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 139,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,381 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 102,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,942 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,284 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,002 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,624 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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J22 EDF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J22 EDF, 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 J22 EDF registered?

J22 EDF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is J22 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 EDF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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