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OU53 JXG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,916 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,916 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,135 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault (warning wire plug pins damaged)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

nearside rear tyre worn down to the tread wear indicators

offside of front bumper slightly insecure

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot light on & warning light on on dash

o/s door handle outer cover missing

o/s/f bumper corner loose

Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,966 miles

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

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

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

E.M.L.on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot light on & warning light on on dash

o/s door handle outer cover missing

o/s/f bumper corner loose

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

boot warning light on dash

chip in windscreen

floors underside have covers fitted

n/s/f tyre tread very low 2mm also wearing badly inside and outside edges

o/s outer door handle cover missing

o/s/f bumper corner loose

o/s/f tyre tread very low between 2/3mm also wearing badly inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,097 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,917 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,917 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,684 miles

Cleaned out rear washer jet

Scratch in n/s/r quarter panal

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,344 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 JXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

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

Is OU53 JXG safe to buy?

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