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RJ53 OKL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 115,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 115,948 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,267 miles

Central engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,774 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,673 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,339 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 176,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 162,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 127,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 107,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,587 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 OKL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKL, 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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RJ53 OKL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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