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AJ53 HYA

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,049 mi
Last recorded148,049 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,204 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 4 Mar 2016 139,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,814 miles

engine covers

rear discs scored and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 117,814 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,526 miles

Inner surface on right front brake disc poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,992 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,126 miles

rear tyres worn out of shape †close to legal limit

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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AJ53 HYA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ53 HYA, 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 AJ53 HYA registered?

AJ53 HYA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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