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SJ53 FXE

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,859 mi
Last recorded124,859 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,859 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2014 119,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 100,614 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

d/s/r shocher plastic cover deteriated

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,045 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 39,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 FXE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

SJ53 FXE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is SJ53 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ53 FXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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