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OY53 JYX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,167 mi
Last recorded92,167 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,167 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 92,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,299 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,796 miles

Centre exhaust clamps getting corroded.

Front pads getting low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front brake dics getting corroded.

Off side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Rear brake discs getting corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 22,222 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge .

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 JYX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

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