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JD03 LEW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,758 mi
Last recorded144,758 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 144,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,520 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,973 miles

advise rear tyres low

Fail 17 Sep 2011 95,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advise rear tyres low

Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,514 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,609 miles

wipers smearing

both rear bump stops split

both reg plates starting to deteriorate

o/S/R tyre slightly distorted & cracking in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2007 47,609 miles

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

both rear bump stops split

both reg plates starting to deteriorate

o/S/R tyre slightly distorted & cracking in tread

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,592 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

rear tyre treads distorted

wipers dragging

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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JD03 LEW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JD03 LEW, 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 JD03 LEW registered?

JD03 LEW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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