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RE03 JBZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,747 mi
Last recorded137,747 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 JBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 137,747 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 136,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing corroded and centre section mounting bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust. (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 136,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing corroded and centre section mounting bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust. (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

all suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 127,885 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,402 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing coming away

Fail 18 Apr 2013 122,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing coming away

Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,233 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,745 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 92,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,346 miles

front tyres just legal

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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RE03 JBZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE03 JBZ, 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 RE03 JBZ registered?

RE03 JBZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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