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VE03 JTZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,727 mi
Last recorded139,727 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 JTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 132,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,488 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 77,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,588 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,977 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,853 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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VE03 JTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE03 JTZ, 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 VE03 JTZ registered?

VE03 JTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is VE03 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 JTZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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