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NA03 NXZ

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,892 mi
Last recorded175,892 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 NXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 175,892 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 175,892 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front headlight lens slightly detiorated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 155,420 miles

front brake discs slight rust edge inner

Fail 25 Sep 2017 155,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs slight rust edge inner

Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,290 miles

brake discs slightly pitted near edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,245 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 140,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,566 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 133,566 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 126,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 117,252 miles

slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2012 117,252 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,560 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,666 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,666 miles

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

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

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,277 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,119 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,798 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,010 miles

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

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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NA03 NXZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NA03 NXZ, 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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What year was NA03 NXZ registered?

NA03 NXZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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