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SA53 UOJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,064 mi
Last recorded134,064 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 UOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,064 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

slight engine mis fire/emissions met

Fail 18 Sep 2023 134,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

slight engine mis fire/emissions met

Pass 20 Sep 2022 129,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe / suspension components have surface corrosion

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2022 129,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe / suspension components have surface corrosion

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,024 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,766 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,949 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear indicator bulbs almost faded from amber to clear

Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Condition of wheel bearing not checked

rear indicator bulbs almost faded from amber to clear

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,369 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,324 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm with further wear to inner edge

offside front tyre worn to approx 3mm with further wear to inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,727 miles

conditions wet when tested

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,725 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge (STRONGLY ADVISE)

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,391 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 26 Nov 2007 46,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,765 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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SA53 UOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SA53 UOJ, 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 SA53 UOJ registered?

SA53 UOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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