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VF03 BZJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 BZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,157 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,157 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,589 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 119,588 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,701 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs corroded on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2012 111,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs corroded on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,026 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,111 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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VF03 BZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VF03 BZJ, 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 VF03 BZJ registered?

VF03 BZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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