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DE53 JUH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 141,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 136,209 miles

all welding covered by substance-

inner and outer sills corroded-rear coil springs corroded-rear tie bar arm bushes perished-o s f tyre worn low-

rear axle + suspension arms corroded-exhaust corroded-n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Dec 2023 136,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed, multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o s r (5.3.2 (b))

inner and outer sills corroded-rear coil springs corroded-rear tie bar arm bushes perished-o s f tyre worn low-

rear axle + suspension arms corroded-exhaust corroded-n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,303 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,352 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,653 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,021 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,084 miles

vehicle suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 113,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 110,357 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 110,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 105,991 miles

front+rear tyres on limit-n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-wishbone bushes slihtly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,117 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,780 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 88,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 1 Oct 2009 80,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,192 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 JUH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JUH, 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 JUH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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