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OV53 MJX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,675 miles

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

nearside rear wheel difficult to rotate

Fail 11 Oct 2017 106,644 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust broken at rear (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear wheel difficult to rotate

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,086 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre cut inner side-wall

Fail 3 Oct 2014 88,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre cut inner side-wall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,378 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,975 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,078 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,862 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,733 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 MJX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel 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 OV53 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

OV53 MJX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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