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NA03 XSJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,649 mi
Last recorded163,649 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 XSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 163,649 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 163,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,262 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside advise 'polish' .... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mtg worn....

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mtg worn..

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 147,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper arm is fully on with HB off.... (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding severe bind (unable to test this wheel bearing.) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper arm, as above.... (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside advise 'polish' .... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mtg worn....

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mtg worn..

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 131,820 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 114,698 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,556 miles

both front to rear brake hoses, brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/r brake hose to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake hose to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake hose to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 99,556 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front to rear brake hoses, brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/r brake hose to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake hose to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake hose to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,829 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,293 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads and discs wearing thin

rear pads and discs wearing thin

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,663 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,983 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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NA03 XSJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

NA03 XSJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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