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PJ52 ZFB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 ZFB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 171,021 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 171,012 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 165,228 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 157,487 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 157,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 147,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 147,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 135,091 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 134,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,037 miles

Both front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Both headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,759 miles

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

centre exhaust blowing slightly

headlamps faded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,759 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust blowing slightly

headlamps faded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,063 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,661 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,654 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,919 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,042 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,366 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,366 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,436 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 37,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,584 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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PJ52 ZFB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ52 ZFB, 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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PJ52 ZFB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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