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RJ53 JFZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 102,953 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Wing damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 102,953 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,269 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,435 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamp lenses discolouring

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,782 miles

Front headlamps discolouring

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to the suspension components front and rear

slight wear to the front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking to tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion to rear suspension and braking components.

Some wear to rear suspension bushes.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and distorting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and distorting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,890 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,088 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Only 1 cooling fan working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear washer inop

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear rollbar rusting

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,778 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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RJ53 JFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RJ53 JFZ, 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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RJ53 JFZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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