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SD53 TOJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 TOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,664 miles

n/s/rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,587 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,447 miles

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

advise front numberplate deteriorated

air bag warning light on

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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SD53 TOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD53 TOJ, 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 SD53 TOJ registered?

SD53 TOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is SD53 TOJ safe to buy?

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