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NA53 JLO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,220 mi
Last recorded184,220 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 JLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 184,220 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 6 May 2020 184,062 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 169,199 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2018 143,870 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 143,524 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 129,470 miles

Eml light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2017 129,397 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 116,732 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 116,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,337 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2014 96,014 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,826 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,270 miles

offside and nearside rear bump stop retainers have become unattached from shock absorbers

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,830 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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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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