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SJ03 RSD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,964 mi
Last recorded132,964 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 RSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 132,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear most suspension bushes across rear axle perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2021 120,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive visible on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear most rear suspension bushes perishing

Rear most rear suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,067 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 93,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,260 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 1/4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 1/4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,391 miles

drivers side front and both rear tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,390 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers side front and both rear tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,865 miles

poss slight play n/s/f suspension arm bush

rear tyres wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,653 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,677 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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SJ03 RSD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SJ03 RSD, 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 SJ03 RSD registered?

SJ03 RSD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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