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OY53 JCZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,774 mi
Last recorded159,774 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 159,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 148,293 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 148,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,657 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 115,533 miles

damage to offside door armrest

no catch on centre consul lid

offside rear tyre distorting

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,720 miles

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

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

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

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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OY53 JCZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY53 JCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY53 JCZ registered?

OY53 JCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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