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OY53 JRU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,967 mi
Last recorded125,967 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,967 miles

o/s/r link bar has minor play

Fail 19 Oct 2018 125,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,077 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 109,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,683 miles

There is some minor damage on the outer side wall at near side front tyre.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,349 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Both rear Coil springs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

Management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,349 miles

Both rear Coil springs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

Management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,813 miles

Management light on

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Management light on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The offside rear tyre showing some wear on the inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight tyre wear to nearside front and offside front on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,052 miles

The near side front tyre is worn low and has a nail in the tread area.

The off side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit in places.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

The near side front tyre is worn low and has a nail in the tread area.

The off side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit in places.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,791 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,022 miles

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)

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 JRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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