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MJ53 TFN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 TFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,997 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 122,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components generally have slight corrosion

oil level was low on pre-checks

Pass 3 May 2019 112,991 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 112,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,192 miles

both rear tyres showing wear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,085 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread and cracking in treads and deteriorated in sidewalls

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres low tread and cracking in treads strong advise o/s rear

e/m/l on

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,585 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres low tread

o/s stop light dim

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread and cracking

brake warning on

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes slight movement

both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres starting to get low in tread

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,371 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

both front wishbone rear bushes movement

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,115 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,783 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,167 miles

n/s/r brake pad getting near limit

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,804 miles

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

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

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 TFN 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 88.2%.

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 MJ53 TFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ53 TFN registered?

MJ53 TFN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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