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AJ52 RFZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,074 mi
Last recorded203,074 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 203,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside windscreen damage

Pass 20 Sep 2019 185,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 176,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 164,255 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front outer CV boot deteriorated.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Various brake pipes corroded.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 164,255 miles

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front outer CV boot deteriorated.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Various brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,558 miles

n/s inner cv boot deterioated but stopping the ingress of dirt in joint

n/s/f posistion light slighty dimmer than o/s/f

n/s/f top strut mount slightly rough on lock to lock check

Fail 30 Mar 2016 149,558 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot deterioated but stopping the ingress of dirt in joint

n/s/f posistion light slighty dimmer than o/s/f

n/s/f top strut mount slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 1 Apr 2015 136,057 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 136,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 122,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 122,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,096 miles

front center exhaust silencer corroded

rear brake discs inner surfaces corrosion evident

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ancillary belt tension very floppy, should replace.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ancillary belt tension very floppy, should replace.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bothside rear tyres inner tread are very close to limit and wearing unenvely.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,920 miles

bothside rear tyres inner tread are very close to limit and wearing unenvely.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,429 miles

Rear tyres are wearing very unevenly at inner shoulders, and close to legal tread depth limit in places.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,978 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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AJ52 RFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ52 RFZ, 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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AJ52 RFZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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