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PJ53 EYY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,133 mi
Last recorded175,133 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 EYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,133 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 174,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,229 miles

Advise both headlamps lens

Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,083 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)

Traction Control light on

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Fail 31 Oct 2015 122,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Traction Control light on

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 119,400 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,027 miles

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

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

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

airbag light staying on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,215 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light staying on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 110,215 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light staying on

Pass 16 Oct 2010 106,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 106,363 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,791 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,803 miles

air bag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ53 EYY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PJ53 EYY, 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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PJ53 EYY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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