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DE53 JSZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,803 mi
Last recorded104,803 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,503 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,070 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,294 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,055 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,220 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,236 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 49,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,130 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,140 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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DE53 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE53 JSZ, 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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DE53 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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