MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
front brake discs corroded,worn and lipped
offside front and nearside rear coil springs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing at inner tread
front brake discs corroded,worn and lipped
offside front and nearside rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear tyre damaged at outer sidewall
Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre damaged at outer sidewall
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres wearing at inner edge of tread
front brake discs lipped
slight cut at outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres wearing at inner edge of tread
front brake discs lipped
slight cut at outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
nsf drop link upper dust cover starting to deteriorate
rear suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
nsf drop link upper dust cover starting to deteriorate
rear suspension bushes perishing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear brake is sticking
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside rear brake is sticking
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake application slightly uneven
slight bind from offside rear
front protection cover fitted underneath vehicle
gearbox area damp
n/s & o/s protection covers fitted underneath vehicle
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front protection cover fitted underneath vehicle
gearbox area damp
n/s & o/s protection covers fitted underneath vehicle
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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NA53 OXJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 OXJ, 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 OXJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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