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VE03 RZJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 RZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured including the wing indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 84,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured including the wing indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,752 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,413 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 47,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,186 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RZJ, 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 VE03 RZJ registered?

VE03 RZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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