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OY53 JMX

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn around inside edge, not considered excessive at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,857 miles

damage to lower windscreen area not materially affecting view to the front at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front disc's corroded

nsf tyre cut no cords showing

osf tyre close to cords

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml illuminated

front exhaust bracket corroded

nsf brake slight bind

nsf tyre cut no cords showing

nsr tyre stepping on edge

traction control lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml illuminated

front exhaust bracket corroded

nsf brake slight bind

nsf tyre cut no cords showing

nsr tyre stepping on edge

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,358 miles

NSF tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 88,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,519 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 53,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 17 Oct 2007 53,742 miles

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

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 24 Oct 2006 35,584 miles

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

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 JMX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY53 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

OY53 JMX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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