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OY53 JXC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JXC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer sill slight damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,871 miles

E.M.l.on

coolant light on and fan running constantly

Fail 2 Oct 2017 129,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.l.on

coolant light on and fan running constantly

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,614 miles

E.M.L.On

engine noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,614 miles

E.M.L.On

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,735 miles

Cut In O/S/F Tyre Sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,387 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 78,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,492 miles

Traction control warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,875 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,753 miles

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 JXC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

OY53 JXC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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