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AJ03 HSZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,553 mi
Last recorded170,553 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 HSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 170,553 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 170,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 166,219 miles

Front both suspension arm wishbones have slight play in the bushes

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

Vehicle is smoking slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 163,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 159,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 155,126 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 151,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 139,422 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

rear numberplate lamiate parting

Pass 27 May 2010 139,422 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

rear numberplate lamiate parting

Pass 9 Dec 2008 126,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 101,940 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 101,936 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 87,245 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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AJ03 HSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ03 HSZ, 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 AJ03 HSZ registered?

AJ03 HSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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