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MJ52 ZVN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,377 mi
Last recorded106,377 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 ZVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,377 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 106,375 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,253 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire POSS PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,716 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 93,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,916 miles

Service lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,916 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,580 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)

Rear bush n/s/f wishbone

Rear discs corroded & scored

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,502 miles

n/s/f * n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r brake disc

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,502 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f * n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r brake disc

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,962 miles

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

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

brake servo pipe splitting

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside tyres perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 84,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

brake servo pipe splitting

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,439 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking with age

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

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Rear metal brake pipe coatings peeling

Rear wash inop

Pass 23 Dec 2011 75,579 miles

o/s n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 75,568 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,534 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,472 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,162 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,501 miles

ADVISE REAR No PLATE DETERIORATING

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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MJ52 ZVN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 MJ52 ZVN, 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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MJ52 ZVN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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