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SP53 ORJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,881 mi
Last recorded107,881 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ORJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,881 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 107,879 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,305 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,696 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 78,661 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 78,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,137 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,165 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 22,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SP53 ORJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP53 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 ORJ registered?

SP53 ORJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SP53 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 ORJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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