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AJ53 PWO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,291 mi
Last recorded144,291 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,291 miles

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

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 144,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 137,897 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 137,897 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2013 115,393 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,493 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

airbag light illuminated

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,474 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 67,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,252 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,452 miles

front number plate cracked

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 PWO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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