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OU53 JWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 JWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,857 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,234 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,994 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres 1.6mm edges

tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,972 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,446 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2014 59,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perishing 225/45/17

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perishing 225/45/17

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,378 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,378 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

management light on

n/s/r child seat fitted -unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 15 May 2009 36,425 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2009 36,425 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,418 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 JWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWX, 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 OU53 JWX registered?

OU53 JWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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