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OY53 JZK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,214 mi
Last recorded132,214 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 132,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,194 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 28 Jun 2017 122,583 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 122,134 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 105,408 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 105,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,657 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,526 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,692 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 28,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,078 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 JZK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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