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VN03 DJU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,561 mi
Last recorded160,561 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 DJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 160,561 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 160,561 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported can be welded (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also to low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 145,659 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 145,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect output low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak

osf tyre low on air

Fail 7 Apr 2015 136,134 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,893 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 122,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 105,592 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,544 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 89,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,769 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack ball end

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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VN03 DJU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN03 DJU, 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 VN03 DJU registered?

VN03 DJU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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