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MJ03 XHX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 XHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,642 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 131,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 125,714 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f wishbone rear bush pulling out

slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,033 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 116,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,251 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 54,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 27,427 miles

nearside c.v.boot inner clip detached

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,929 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 XHX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ03 XHX registered?

MJ03 XHX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is MJ03 XHX safe to buy?

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