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SP03 NJV

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,342 mi
Last recorded139,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 NJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,342 miles

Coolant leak Hose at rear of engine ()

EML on

Exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak From gearbox offside drive shaft seal ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 139,337 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak Hose at rear of engine ()

EML on

Engine cover(s) fitted obscuring some testable components

Exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak From gearbox offside drive shaft seal ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,333 miles

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

water leak at expansion tank

Fail 24 Jul 2013 109,333 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

water leak at expansion tank

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,992 miles

exaust rusty/tank straps rusty

rear n/s o/s discs rusty

slight bind n/s brake

slight pulse front discs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,431 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,498 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,948 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,083 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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SP03 NJV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP03 NJV, 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 SP03 NJV registered?

SP03 NJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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