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OY53 JYV

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,366 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 116,364 miles

Brake performance not tested n\s front and o\s rear wheels locked (1.2.1 (g))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o\s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,562 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s front bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly o\s rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 115,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o\s rear top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working n\s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n\s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o\s rear worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s front bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly o\s rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,490 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated n\s front outer geator (6.1.7 (d) (i))

o\s rear tyre worn on inner tread and on 2.5mm

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,738 miles

n\s rear tyre on 2mm and inner tread worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,738 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n\s rear drop link top joint (2.4.G.2)

n\s rear tyre on 2mm and inner tread worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,091 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,556 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/front cv boot spilt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,176 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 41,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,352 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 JYV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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