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SJ53 EGU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,096 mi
Last recorded80,096 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,770 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,770 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,223 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

unable to complete full inspection of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

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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SJ53 EGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SJ53 EGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ53 EGU registered?

SJ53 EGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 EGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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