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PJ03 VNH

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

249,689 mi
Last recorded249,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 249,689 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake Binding

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 239,513 miles

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all failuar work on vt30 have been carried out vt30 n0 797440848618

bonnet strut weak

oil leak but not excessive

under tray missing

Fail 30 Jul 2018 239,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all failuar work on vt30 have been carried out vt30 n0 797440848618

bonnet strut weak

oil leak but not excessive

under tray missing

Fail 28 Jul 2018 239,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on wheel arch inner trim (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 225,365 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer is loosely supported however adequate

Fail 26 May 2017 225,334 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer is loosely supported however adequate

Pass 3 Jun 2016 214,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2016 214,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 207,761 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 194,415 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 28 May 2014 194,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2013 174,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2013 174,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 157,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2012 157,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2011 138,832 miles

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2010 125,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 125,283 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 108,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 100,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 90,405 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 90,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,623 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 75,623 miles

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

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

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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PJ03 VNH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple 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 PJ03 VNH, 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 PJ03 VNH registered?

PJ03 VNH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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