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OU53 JZE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,268 mi
Last recorded183,268 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 JZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 183,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 169,043 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,953 miles

offside front inner wing plastic shroud semi insecure

offside rear shock absorber plastic shroud displaced

Fail 1 Dec 2014 131,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner wing plastic shroud semi insecure

offside rear shock absorber plastic shroud displaced

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,549 miles

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

plastic shroud semi insecure offside front inner wing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 108,793 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,576 miles

damage to sidewall-n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,618 miles

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

cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,054 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2009 72,045 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre tread has cracks,tread depth approx 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,502 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,876 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 JZE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

OU53 JZE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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