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DE53 JPV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,219 mi
Last recorded158,219 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 141,993 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 137,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 127,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2015 117,468 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 111,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,887 miles

Both nearside wheel rims buckled

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on minimum level

Front number plate cracked and deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2011 89,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both nearside wheel rims buckled

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on minimum level

Front number plate cracked and deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,129 miles

Clunking from front end when driven in but no play anywhere.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,758 miles

Front windscreen wipers Smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,295 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE53 JPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DE53 JPV, 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 DE53 JPV registered?

DE53 JPV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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