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OE53 JGV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 JGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,609 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,279 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,158 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 42,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,389 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,389 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,331 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cut and been glued back. on cut.

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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OE53 JGV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OE53 JGV, 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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What year was OE53 JGV registered?

OE53 JGV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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