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OY53 JXX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,103 mi
Last recorded123,103 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 123,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,077 miles

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 brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,046 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor pans fitted front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,994 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,097 miles

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

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,921 miles

offside wiper smeering

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 JXX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

OY53 JXX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is OY53 JXX safe to buy?

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