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SL53 ORJ

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,504 mi
Last recorded128,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ORJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 128,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,489 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 117,489 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,335 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 110,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,408 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,784 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in it

nearside rear shock absorber cover missing

offside rear tyre worn 2-3 mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,538 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre low on tread and has some small cuts in tread area

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,331 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

offside rear tyre at 2mm on outer half of tyre and has nail in tread area

offside stoplamp dull

rear brake pads worn/wearing

rear number plate deteriorating

service light on

Fail 14 Jun 2008 37,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

offside rear tyre at 2mm on outer half of tyre and has nail in tread area

rear brake pads worn/wearing

rear number plate deteriorating

service light on

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,866 miles

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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SL53 ORJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SL53 ORJ, 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 SL53 ORJ registered?

SL53 ORJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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