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SJ53 SOU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,838 mi
Last recorded128,838 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 SOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 128,838 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 122,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,121 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight seapage fron o/s outer cv gaitor

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,904 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 109,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,784 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 104,780 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,148 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,148 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,410 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ53 SOU registered?

SJ53 SOU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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