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AF03 JPX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 105,368 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 105,368 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 105,362 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub/frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rears bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on s/wall

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,680 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides shock top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides wishbone bushes rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,678 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

2 LED's not working in centre brake lamp

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lens dull

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside door inner handle sticking sometimes

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorating

rear fog lamp telltale area display worn but still visable

sat nav holder removed

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,207 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,232 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 89,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,494 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,978 miles

cod of rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,887 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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AF03 JPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF03 JPX, 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 AF03 JPX registered?

AF03 JPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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