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RJ53 JHV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,964 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 111,951 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,150 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 111,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,758 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 90,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

automatic headlamp leveler link broken(n/s/f wishbone area)both headlamps aim too low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,618 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,551 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,182 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)

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

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

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

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 JHV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

RJ53 JHV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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