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OV53 JDX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 JDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,790 miles

EML Illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle Undersilled Rear

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 103,790 miles

EML Illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle Undersilled Rear

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,903 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 46,406 miles

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

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)

fuel smell under bonnet [could not see any leaks]

osr shocker cover fallen off [sleeve]

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,188 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,004 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,107 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN UNEVENLY ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS VOID OF TREAD ON BOTH BOTH ITS EDGES

Fail 18 Oct 2007 32,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN UNEVENLY ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS VOID OF TREAD ON BOTH BOTH ITS EDGES

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,549 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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OV53 JDX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV53 JDX, 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 OV53 JDX registered?

OV53 JDX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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