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NX03 UXZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 141,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,955 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,774 miles

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 121,774 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,957 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users UNDER TRAY FOULING ON DRIVE SHAFT (6.1.B.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,428 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,097 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

offside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,097 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

offside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,372 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,240 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise on front and rear number plates dirty top section

front brake discs inner surface rusted.

nearside door mirror glass broken and outer cover damaged (no shape edges)

rear brake discs pitted/rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise on both number plates dirty top sections

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside door mirror unit/glass broken (centre rear view fitted)

nearside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

strong advise on nearside front tyre balding on shoulder treads

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,151 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,089 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 60,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 45,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 45,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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NX03 UXZ 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 58.3%.

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 NX03 UXZ, 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 NX03 UXZ registered?

NX03 UXZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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