MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
Clunking from front end when driven in but no play anywhere.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front windscreen wipers Smearing
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?
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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.
Is DE53 JPV safe to buy?
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