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P51 VJO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,322 mi
Last recorded123,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,322 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 123,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 120,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 86,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,906 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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P51 VJO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P51 VJO, 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 P51 VJO registered?

P51 VJO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is P51 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 VJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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