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OU53 JWK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,189 mi
Last recorded110,189 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 JWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 110,189 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 110,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,190 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,190 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,652 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,493 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,758 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall,showing 2mm of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,773 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emgine management light on

rear tyres slight runout

Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 51,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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OU53 JWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU53 JWK, 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 OU53 JWK registered?

OU53 JWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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