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DE53 JVY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 124,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 117,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,154 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through an open cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,413 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,413 miles

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

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)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,157 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall near side front tyre, not down to cord

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,013 miles

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,845 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 JVY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

DE53 JVY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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