MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
CHILD SEAT FITTED
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR PIPE (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
TPMS LIGHT ON
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY TERMINALS (1.9.2a)
CHILD SEAT FITTED
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR PIPE (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
TPMS LIGHT ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and traction light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and traction light on
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn low(sidewall repair)
offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut(no cords)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn low(sidewall repair)
offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut(no cords)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 JXU 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 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JXU, 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 JXU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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