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OY53 JKZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,847 mi
Last recorded177,847 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 177,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 158,336 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 147,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 133,054 miles

i)rear coil springs corroded ii)front CV joint gaiters cracked iii)near side rear telescopic damper dustguard loose.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 110,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 109,350 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,651 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 107,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,243 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,965 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 99,965 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 95,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,386 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,383 miles

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

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 JKZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OY53 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

OY53 JKZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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