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SJ53 FZN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,244 mi
Last recorded159,244 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and close to limit [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and close to limit [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 156,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 156,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 152,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 152,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,750 miles

Engine oil level very low.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 147,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to Centre exhaust sleeve burst and incomplete. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge.225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil level very low.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 142,993 miles

both front tyres balding on inside o/s/f on 1.6mm 225/45/17

Fail 22 Jan 2015 142,993 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres balding on inside o/s/f on 1.6mm 225/45/17

eng oil low

slight binding at o/s/r brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2014 138,141 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 138,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 128,248 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 128,248 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 84,688 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,456 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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SJ53 FZN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ53 FZN, 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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SJ53 FZN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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