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NJ03 XEH

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 XEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,857 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 133,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 124,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 123,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil just over min mark

Pass 23 Jul 2012 101,904 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 101,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 87,228 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded away from bumpstop

very slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,228 miles

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded away from bumpstop

very slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,973 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 73,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full underbody cover fitted

slight tyre wall damage on both front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to side walls an o/s and n/s front tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to side walls an o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 52,497 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,145 miles

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

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

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 XEH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEH, 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 NJ03 XEH registered?

NJ03 XEH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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