MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and close to limit [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and close to limit [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside 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 Front 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 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine oil level very low.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to Centre exhaust sleeve burst and incomplete. (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge.225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine oil level very low.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres balding on inside o/s/f on 1.6mm 225/45/17
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres balding on inside o/s/f on 1.6mm 225/45/17
eng oil low
slight binding at o/s/r brakes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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SJ53 FZN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FZN, 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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SJ53 FZN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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