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OE03 JFG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,998 mi
Last recorded155,998 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 JFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 155,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 151,433 miles

engine light on

front and rear bumper damaged

oil fouling

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 137,632 miles

Both front trackrod end gaiters split

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges 3mm on rest of tread

engine light on

Fail 15 Nov 2011 137,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front trackrod end gaiters split

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges 3mm on rest of tread

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine light on

oil leak

oil level low 1.5 ltrs added for test

Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,737 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,260 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres low on tread

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,482 miles

front roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 83,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,670 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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OE03 JFG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE03 JFG, 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 OE03 JFG registered?

OE03 JFG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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