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OV53 MJY

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,928 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,914 miles

coil spring broken f/ n/s spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,909 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 73,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,357 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,640 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 63,634 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,257 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Traction control light on

Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,257 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Traction control light on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 46,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 38,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 MJY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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