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OY53 JXE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 137,809 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2016 131,881 miles

Front engine mangement light on

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

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,949 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,939 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,597 miles

incorrect battery fitted

rear inner brake pads wearing low

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Apr 2013 113,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 101,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,888 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,093 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 JXE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

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

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