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NJ03 XDV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,716 mi
Last recorded188,716 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 XDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 188,716 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 188,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 169,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 151,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,334 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 108,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 102,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 93,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 82,842 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 82,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 75,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak (radiator bent)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,157 miles

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

coolant leak (radiator bent)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,501 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,501 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 May 2009 56,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 56,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 42,905 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 42,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,606 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,598 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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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NJ03 XDV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ03 XDV, 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 NJ03 XDV registered?

NJ03 XDV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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