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RO03 ZBJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,335 mi
Last recorded115,335 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 115,335 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All round (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 114,985 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 110,020 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,199 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 108,199 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lens crack

Fail 1 Aug 2022 103,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lens crack

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,157 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Door has some damage

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

Oil leak Under engine ()

Rear Both tyres perished

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,667 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 66,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,849 miles

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

brake pedal travel requires attention soon

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal travel requires attention soon

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,165 miles

Both front tyres are pershed.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,163 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,543 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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RO03 ZBJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO03 ZBJ, 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 RO03 ZBJ registered?

RO03 ZBJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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