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OY53 JVD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 103,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,156 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 82,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a damage on the outer wall

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,215 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a damage on the outer wall

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,735 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,855 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 50,855 miles

Inner Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,780 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,937 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 JVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

OY53 JVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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