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RJ53 AEX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 AEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,699 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,299 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 21 Jan 2012 51,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 44,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 37,018 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,018 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,979 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,911 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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RJ53 AEX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ53 AEX, 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 RJ53 AEX registered?

RJ53 AEX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is RJ53 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 AEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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