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AR03 JZT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,232 mi
Last recorded167,232 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 167,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 167,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 161,032 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 159,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 156,596 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 156,596 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 153,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 149,348 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 149,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 143,830 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 143,830 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 139,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 133,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 116,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 86,619 miles

Front number plate de-laminating

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

Fail 17 May 2006 86,619 miles

Front number plate de-laminating

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

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

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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AR03 JZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AR03 JZT, 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 AR03 JZT registered?

AR03 JZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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