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OY53 JXR

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,894 mi
Last recorded97,894 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 97,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 92,007 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed smooth inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed edges

offside and nearside rear shocker shroud's have come away

Fail 10 Mar 2018 86,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb refitted (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed smooth inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed edges

offside and nearside rear shocker shroud's have come away

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroeded

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,216 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroeded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,513 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2016 79,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear shocker plastic cover missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 45,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,757 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,055 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 JXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

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

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