MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
general corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill mark yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
NSF wing corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner 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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner tyre tread badly worn
Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner tyre tread badly worn
Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Eml light on
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Eml light on
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner sidewall 2254517 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre is deteriorated and split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is displayed
front brake backing plates are corroded
front brake discs are corroded
offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated and insecure
rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
black strip across front windscreen is slightly in the swept area but not obstructing view
front windscreen wipers smear the screen
offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters and deteriorated and insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
black strip across front windscreen is slightly in the swept area but not obstructing view
front windscreen wipers smear the screen
offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters and deteriorated and insecure
offside and nearside rear bump stop retainers have become unattached from shock absorbers
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake discs corroded
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NA53 JLO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 NA53 JLO, 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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NA53 JLO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.
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