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OY53 JFO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,794 mi
Last recorded151,794 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 151,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 148,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 130,054 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

cut to n/s/f tyre on tread area

rear washer inop

rear wiper inop

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 110,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advisory engine warning light is on

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,295 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 74,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 55,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,323 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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OY53 JFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JFO, 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 OY53 JFO registered?

OY53 JFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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