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AJ53 HYM

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 115,049 miles

Central Front Lower Engine tray 2 fixings broken

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both front headlamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Inner disc shield distorted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 115,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc inner shield bent

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 85,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 78,656 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,536 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,946 miles

Exhaust catalyst pipe detiorated

Fail 5 Nov 2016 64,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust catalyst pipe detiorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking near cat (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 42,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 38,830 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,832 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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AJ53 HYM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYM, 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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AJ53 HYM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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