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OY53 JXG

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,303 mi
Last recorded151,303 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 151,303 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting light output

offside front and offside rear tyres worn low on inner tread

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 3 Aug 2019 151,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet catch stiff in operation

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting light output

offside front and offside rear tyres worn low on inner tread

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 150,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 150,513 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 141,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 136,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2017 136,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,836 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,216 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,621 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 89,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 89,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,355 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,709 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 JXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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