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MJ03 EBN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,812 mi
Last recorded185,812 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 EBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 185,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center and rear exhaust brackets damaged

Fail 10 May 2016 185,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust brackets damaged

Pass 1 May 2015 158,880 miles

rear exhaust mounting damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 158,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2014 136,277 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall and worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 136,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2013 107,739 miles

play in offside front ball joint

wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Pass 9 May 2012 89,782 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,252 miles

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

rear tyres scrubbing on inside egde advised

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,407 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,780 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,660 miles

nsf/osf,wishbone bushs cracked but servicable.

nsr/, tyre close to legal limit on outer edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,602 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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MJ03 EBN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ03 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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