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OY53 JXJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,148 mi
Last recorded47,148 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 47,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 39,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 39,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 34,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 32,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,328 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 29,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,620 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,596 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,359 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 18,363 miles

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

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 JXJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

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

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