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PY53 AXJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

vehicle bonnet damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,438 miles

EML Warning light on Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,782 miles

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

engine management light on

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,552 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 87,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,015 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,903 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 24,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,549 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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PY53 AXJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY53 AXJ, 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 PY53 AXJ registered?

PY53 AXJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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