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EO53 JHU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 JHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,533 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 81,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,452 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

protective undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 73,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

protective undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,731 miles

EML on indicating a fault

protective undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,940 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,429 miles

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

visual inspection of rear brakes difficult

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge close to legal limit

visual inspection of rear brakes difficult

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,618 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 43,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,000 miles

engine management warning light on

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,851 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,003 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 30 Jun 2006 21,657 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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EO53 JHU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO53 JHU, 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 EO53 JHU registered?

EO53 JHU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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