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OY53 JXL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,617 mi
Last recorded122,617 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 122,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 117,546 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,914 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,291 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,798 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 84,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,257 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight evidence of wear to o/s/r upper suspension arm bush no excessive play detected

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,628 miles

(advise) n/s/f tyre nail embeded in centre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,766 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,876 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 JXL 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 75%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

OY53 JXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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