MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall
slight seapage fron o/s outer cv gaitor
slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall
slight seapage fron o/s outer cv gaitor
nearside front tyre tread low
small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
front brake pad lining low
nearside front tyre tread low
small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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SJ53 SOU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SOU, 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 SJ53 SOU registered?
SJ53 SOU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.
Is SJ53 SOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ53 SOU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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