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J3 UKK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

232,114 mi
Last recorded232,114 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 UKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 232,114 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

subframe bushes worn but not excessive

Fail 2 Nov 2021 232,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

subframe bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2020 221,910 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 221,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 213,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 213,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 199,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 199,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 188,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 179,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 173,441 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 173,440 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 160,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 147,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 132,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID headlight cleaning device not fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 120,159 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 107,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,855 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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J3 UKK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J3 UKK, 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 J3 UKK registered?

J3 UKK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is J3 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 UKK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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