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OY53 JNZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,233 mi
Last recorded172,233 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 172,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 156,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 135,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both front tyres are begining to wear on the inner edges

front number plate cracked

o/s/f cv boot perished

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 May 2014 135,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both front tyres are begining to wear on the inner edges

front number plate cracked

o/s/f cv boot perished

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2013 118,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 25 May 2013 118,128 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2012 97,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Fail 2 Jun 2012 97,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,427 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

small damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,968 miles

covers fitted top/bottom engine

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,922 miles

large sump cover and top engine cover

Fail 25 Mar 2008 33,405 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,502 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 JNZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JNZ, 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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OY53 JNZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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