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OU53 JWW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 JWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s door mirror

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 129,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s door mirror

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,249 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,978 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 111,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,608 miles

engine management light on

rear brake inner disc pads very worn

windscreen washers topped up / wiper blades poor condtion / adjusted blade angle

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,443 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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OU53 JWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWW, 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 JWW registered?

OU53 JWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is OU53 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 JWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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