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AV53 OJK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OJK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,876 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,206 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,929 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,855 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,314 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,334 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,014 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,338 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,338 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,638 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 57,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,102 miles

o/s/r brake binding. (strong advise)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding. (strong advise)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,202 miles

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,033 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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AV53 OJK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV53 OJK, 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 AV53 OJK registered?

AV53 OJK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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