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RJ03 ZJZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,075 mi
Last recorded125,075 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,093 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,305 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,540 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Both front outer CV boots perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre is out of shape

Slight leak onNSF shock absorber

Pass 8 May 2019 102,573 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring heavily corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber is leaking

Rear brake pipes are heavily greased

Pass 21 May 2018 97,840 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front roll bar link has play in

Offside Rear training arm bush carrier corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 97,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front roll bar link has play in

Pass 8 May 2017 91,909 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 74,571 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 69,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 63,930 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)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 56,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 51,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 51,366 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,470 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 ZJZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ03 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

RJ03 ZJZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ03 ZJZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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