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S3 JPX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 JPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,691 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,541 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,967 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,160 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 32,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 26,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,610 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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S3 JPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S3 JPX, 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 S3 JPX registered?

S3 JPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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