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MJ53 HND

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,026 mi
Last recorded211,026 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 211,026 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 211,026 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 198,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 198,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Horn insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 186,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 186,470 miles

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

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

front brake discs getting worn.

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 186,414 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs getting worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 166,401 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 166,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 153,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 153,186 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades some deterioration

Fail 18 Apr 2013 114,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

wiper blades some deterioration

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,438 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,218 miles

side wall cracking on n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

side wall cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,362 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise air bag light on

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,583 miles

advise horn faulty

advise rear pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,416 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †advise rear brake pads look low

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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MJ53 HND is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ53 HND, 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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MJ53 HND is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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