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MJ03 EAC

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,772 mi
Last recorded142,772 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 EAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 142,772 miles

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 11 May 2015 131,752 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Brake fluid level low

Dampness around diesel tandem fuel pump

Electric front windows inoperative

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 131,752 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Brake fluid level low

Dampness around diesel tandem fuel pump

Electric front windows inoperative

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 122,830 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre going bold on inner edge

offside front tyre going bold on inner edge

offside front wiper blade poor

Fail 6 May 2014 122,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre going bold on inner edge

offside front tyre going bold on inner edge

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 21 May 2013 111,502 miles

ESP warning light intermitantly illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 99,772 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2011 91,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty on edges.

led's in high level stop light out.more than 50% working

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 79,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor

Fail 21 May 2009 71,938 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 23 May 2008 64,584 miles

centre stop light has two bulbs out

front discs corroded

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 21 May 2008 12,296 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light has two bulbs out

front discs corroded

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,119 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,227 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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MJ03 EAC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ03 EAC, 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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MJ03 EAC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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