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RJ03 PGZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 134,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 126,403 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 126,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,758 miles

Aux tensioner noisey/erratic

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Nearside front bumper loose/detached

Rear discs corroding

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 30 Apr 2015 115,758 miles

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

Aux tensioner noisey/erratic

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Nearside front bumper loose/detached

Rear discs corroding

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,364 miles

front wishbone ,rear bushes worn

nearside rear tyre distorted but legal at present

rear discs worn

wear in front anti roll bar body mounts

wear in front tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower arm rearmost bushes starting to split

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower arm rearmost bushes starting to split

both rear tyres on legal limit

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2011 58,241 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 39,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,059 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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RJ03 PGZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ03 PGZ, 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 RJ03 PGZ registered?

RJ03 PGZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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