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OE03 JFN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,355 mi
Last recorded233,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 JFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 233,355 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 233,355 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 225,405 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight movement.

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight movement.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 225,405 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight movement.

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

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight movement.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 225,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 224,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 207,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 184,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 176,301 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 169,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 169,509 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 159,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 159,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 148,920 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 148,920 miles

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

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 28 May 2010 136,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 126,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 126,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,575 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake balance @ 21% brakes may require attention

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,249 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 74,728 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 JFN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

OE03 JFN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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