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RJ53 JHA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2021 95,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre has a crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,715 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 80,286 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 76,674 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,124 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 76,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,113 miles

both front tyre treads worn/bald at inner edges

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm at outer tread

Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,880 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre treads worn/bald at inner edges

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm at outer tread

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,053 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 JHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ53 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

RJ53 JHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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