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J77 MSF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,608 mi
Last recorded184,608 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 MSF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 184,608 miles

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

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 144,027 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outter edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

Fail 29 Dec 2014 155,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on outter edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 126,964 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 126,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,441 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,178 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 92,154 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP DIRT SHROUD LOOSE

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,589 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,973 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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J77 MSF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J77 MSF, 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 J77 MSF registered?

J77 MSF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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