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SP03 JAB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,578 mi
Last recorded166,578 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 166,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 163,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 155,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,536 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 124,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight binde of rear n/s brake when rotated by hand

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,082 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,835 miles

SLIGHT BINDE ON O/S REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,434 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 12 Feb 2008 27,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,256 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 20,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SP03 JAB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP03 JAB, 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 SP03 JAB registered?

SP03 JAB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is SP03 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 JAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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