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RJ03 ZKG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 ZKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 133,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 133,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 126,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,692 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at center joint

2/ o/s front track rod end ball joint cover becoming perished

Fail 17 Apr 2019 118,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wish bone rear mounting bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1/ slight exhaust blow at center joint

2/ o/s front track rod end ball joint cover becoming perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,615 miles

both front tyres at legal limits worn on edges

headlamp lenses becoming dull

n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres at legal limits worn on edges

headlamp lenses becoming dull

n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

center exhaust has a slight blow and suport broken

off side front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

off side front wiper split

Fail 6 Oct 2016 97,213 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

center exhaust has a slight blow and suport broken

off side front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

off side front wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,789 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,887 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 73,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,479 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,707 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,134 miles

front brake discs corroding (balance ok)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding (balance ok)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,480 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 ZKG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

RJ03 ZKG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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