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K3 JDX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,826 mi
Last recorded180,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 JDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 180,826 miles

Coil springs very corroded

Track rod end covers perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 180,647 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s inner clips / fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Windscreen deep sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Coil springs very corroded

Track rod end covers perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 172,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 169,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 166,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 157,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 128,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 121,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,302 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 106,302 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 85,785 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 69,060 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inside.

Front tracking may require adjustment.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,060 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inside.

Front tracking may require adjustment.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 52,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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K3 JDX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K3 JDX, 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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K3 JDX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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