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SB52 PZJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 PZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,219 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,264 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,518 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Not all centre stop light bulbs working

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,669 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 46,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine management and ASC lamp staying on.

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

Offside side repeator lamps light quite white.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,097 miles

1 HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB INOP

FRONT BRAKE PADS HALF WORN

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,097 miles

1 HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB INOP

FRONT BRAKE PADS HALF WORN

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2006 24,800 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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SB52 PZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB52 PZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB52 PZJ registered?

SB52 PZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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The MOT history for SB52 PZJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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